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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.31, 3,041.37 and 1,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.31, 3,041.37 and 1,252.08 is: 1,873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.31 : 3,041.37 = 1,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.31/3,041.37 = 1,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.31x = 3,041.37 × 1,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.31x = 3,808,038.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,038.55/2,032.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.75

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