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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.88, 3,127.29 and 1,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.88, 3,127.29 and 1,263.96 is: 1,895.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.88 : 3,127.29 = 1,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.88/3,127.29 = 1,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.88x = 3,127.29 × 1,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.88x = 3,952,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,769.47/2,085.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.01

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