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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.34, 3,126.42 and 1,263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.34, 3,126.42 and 1,263.39 is: 1,894.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.34 : 3,126.42 = 1,263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.34/3,126.42 = 1,263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.34x = 3,126.42 × 1,263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.34x = 3,949,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,887.76/2,085.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.12

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