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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.40, 3,094.04 and 1,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.40, 3,094.04 and 1,241.24 is: 1,859.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.40 : 3,094.04 = 1,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.40/3,094.04 = 1,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.40x = 3,094.04 × 1,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.40x = 3,840,446.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,446.21/2,065.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.42

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