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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.15, 2,806.97 and 1,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.15, 2,806.97 and 1,248.20 is: 1,722.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.15 : 2,806.97 = 1,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.15/2,806.97 = 1,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.15x = 2,806.97 × 1,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.15x = 3,503,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,659.95/2,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.42

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