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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.87, 3,028.19 and 1,248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.87, 3,028.19 and 1,248.75 is: 1,872.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.87 : 3,028.19 = 1,248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.87/3,028.19 = 1,248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.87x = 3,028.19 × 1,248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.87x = 3,781,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,446.02/2,019.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.12

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