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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.20, 3,128.60 and 1,264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.20, 3,128.60 and 1,264.06 is: 1,896.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.20 : 3,128.60 = 1,264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.20/3,128.60 = 1,264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.20x = 3,128.60 × 1,264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.20x = 3,954,722.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,722.47/2,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.57

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