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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.62, 3,128.79 and 1,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.62, 3,128.79 and 1,262.93 is: 1,894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.62 : 3,128.79 = 1,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.62/3,128.79 = 1,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.62x = 3,128.79 × 1,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.62x = 3,951,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,431.85/2,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.61

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