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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.55, 3,050.24 and 1,253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.55, 3,050.24 and 1,253.08 is: 1,881.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.55 : 3,050.24 = 1,253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.55/3,050.24 = 1,253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.55x = 3,050.24 × 1,253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.55x = 3,822,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,200.98/2,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.42

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