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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.36, 3,135.49 and 1,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.36, 3,135.49 and 1,269.48 is: 1,903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.36 : 3,135.49 = 1,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.36/3,135.49 = 1,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.36x = 3,135.49 × 1,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.36x = 3,980,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,441.85/2,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.28

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