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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.05, 3,050.99 and 1,253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.05, 3,050.99 and 1,253.59 is: 1,882.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.05 : 3,050.99 = 1,253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.05/3,050.99 = 1,253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.05x = 3,050.99 × 1,253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.05x = 3,824,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,675.30/2,032.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.18

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