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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.52, 3,132.70 and 1,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.52, 3,132.70 and 1,267.60 is: 1,900.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.52 : 3,132.70 = 1,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.52/3,132.70 = 1,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.52x = 3,132.70 × 1,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.52x = 3,971,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,010.52/2,089.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.44

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