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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.90, 3,133.38 and 1,264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.90, 3,133.38 and 1,264.56 is: 1,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.90 : 3,133.38 = 1,264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.90/3,133.38 = 1,264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.90x = 3,133.38 × 1,264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.90x = 3,962,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,347.01/2,085.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.59

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