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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.04, 3,031.56 and 1,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.04, 3,031.56 and 1,252.08 is: 1,878.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.04 : 3,031.56 = 1,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.04/3,031.56 = 1,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.04x = 3,031.56 × 1,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.04x = 3,795,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,755.64/2,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.12

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