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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.18, 3,044.25 and 1,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.18, 3,044.25 and 1,253.88 is: 1,876.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.18 : 3,044.25 = 1,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.18/3,044.25 = 1,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.18x = 3,044.25 × 1,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.18x = 3,817,124.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,124.19/2,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.49

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