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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.87, 3,034.18 and 1,252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.87, 3,034.18 and 1,252.75 is: 1,878.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.87 : 3,034.18 = 1,252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.87/3,034.18 = 1,252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.87x = 3,034.18 × 1,252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.87x = 3,801,069.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,069.00/2,023.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.12

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