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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.60, 3,096.60 and 1,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.60, 3,096.60 and 1,244.20 is: 1,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.60 : 3,096.60 = 1,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.60/3,096.60 = 1,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.60x = 3,096.60 × 1,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.60x = 3,852,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,789.72/2,065.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.22

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