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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.69, 3,092.92 and 1,242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.69, 3,092.92 and 1,242.54 is: 1,861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.69 : 3,092.92 = 1,242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.69/3,092.92 = 1,242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.69x = 3,092.92 × 1,242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.69x = 3,843,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,073.71/2,064.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.33

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