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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.52, 3,045.18 and 1,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.52, 3,045.18 and 1,250.70 is: 1,876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.52 : 3,045.18 = 1,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.52/3,045.18 = 1,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.52x = 3,045.18 × 1,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.52x = 3,808,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,606.63/2,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.60

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