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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.90, 3,100.82 and 1,286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.90, 3,100.82 and 1,286.72 is: 1,932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.90 : 3,100.82 = 1,286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.90/3,100.82 = 1,286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.90x = 3,100.82 × 1,286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.90x = 3,989,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,887.11/2,064.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.24

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