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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.63, 3,120.71 and 1,260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.63, 3,120.71 and 1,260.41 is: 1,886.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.63 : 3,120.71 = 1,260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.63/3,120.71 = 1,260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.63x = 3,120.71 × 1,260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.63x = 3,933,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,352.19/2,084.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.84

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