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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.12, 3,025.62 and 1,261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.12, 3,025.62 and 1,261.16 is: 1,740.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.12 : 3,025.62 = 1,261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.12/3,025.62 = 1,261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.12x = 3,025.62 × 1,261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.12x = 3,815,790.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,790.92/2,192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.69

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