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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.08, 3,097.60 and 1,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.08, 3,097.60 and 1,248.60 is: 1,872.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.08 : 3,097.60 = 1,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.08/3,097.60 = 1,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.08x = 3,097.60 × 1,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.08x = 3,867,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,663.36/2,065.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.89

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