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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.10, 3,127.60 and 1,264.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.10, 3,127.60 and 1,264.17 is: 1,895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.10 : 3,127.60 = 1,264.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.10/3,127.60 = 1,264.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.10x = 3,127.60 × 1,264.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.10x = 3,953,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,824.29/2,086.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.31

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