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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.78, 3,098.52 and 1,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.78, 3,098.52 and 1,245.12 is: 1,865.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.78 : 3,098.52 = 1,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.78/3,098.52 = 1,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.78x = 3,098.52 × 1,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.78x = 3,858,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,029.22/2,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.78

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