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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.28, 3,097.44 and 1,232.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.28, 3,097.44 and 1,232.57 is: 1,848.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.28 : 3,097.44 = 1,232.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.28/3,097.44 = 1,232.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.28x = 3,097.44 × 1,232.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.28x = 3,817,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,819.36/2,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.58

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