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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.99, 3,052.13 and 1,255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.99, 3,052.13 and 1,255.89 is: 1,884.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.99 : 3,052.13 = 1,255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.99/3,052.13 = 1,255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.99x = 3,052.13 × 1,255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.99x = 3,833,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,139.55/2,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.55

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