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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.01, 3,125.96 and 1,263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.01, 3,125.96 and 1,263.08 is: 1,893.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.01 : 3,125.96 = 1,263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.01/3,125.96 = 1,263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.01x = 3,125.96 × 1,263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.01x = 3,948,331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,331.24/2,085.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.68

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