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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.54, 3,126.63 and 1,262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.54, 3,126.63 and 1,262.59 is: 1,893.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.54 : 3,126.63 = 1,262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.54/3,126.63 = 1,262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.54x = 3,126.63 × 1,262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.54x = 3,947,648.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,648.69/2,084.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.78

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