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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.60, 3,128.50 and 1,260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.60, 3,128.50 and 1,260.38 is: 1,891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.60 : 3,128.50 = 1,260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.60/3,128.50 = 1,260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.60x = 3,128.50 × 1,260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.60x = 3,943,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,098.83/2,084.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.54

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