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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.65, 3,136.29 and 1,260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.65, 3,136.29 and 1,260.26 is: 1,887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.65 : 3,136.29 = 1,260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.65/3,136.29 = 1,260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.65x = 3,136.29 × 1,260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.65x = 3,952,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,540.84/2,093.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.87

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