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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.39, 2,803.35 and 1,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.39, 2,803.35 and 1,245.30 is: 1,718.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.39 : 2,803.35 = 1,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.39/2,803.35 = 1,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.39x = 2,803.35 × 1,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.39x = 3,491,011.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,011.76/2,031.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.53

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