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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.52, 3,042.18 and 1,248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.52, 3,042.18 and 1,248.70 is: 1,873.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.52 : 3,042.18 = 1,248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.52/3,042.18 = 1,248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.52x = 3,042.18 × 1,248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.52x = 3,798,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,770.17/2,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.60

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