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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.45, 3,120.60 and 1,262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.45, 3,120.60 and 1,262.30 is: 1,889.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.45 : 3,120.60 = 1,262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.45/3,120.60 = 1,262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.45x = 3,120.60 × 1,262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.45x = 3,939,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,133.38/2,084.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.77

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