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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.95, 3,126.92 and 1,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.95, 3,126.92 and 1,262.72 is: 1,891.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.95 : 3,126.92 = 1,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.95/3,126.92 = 1,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.95x = 3,126.92 × 1,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.95x = 3,948,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,402.47/2,086.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.95

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