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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.38, 2,808.97 and 1,249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.38, 2,808.97 and 1,249.58 is: 1,724.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.38 : 2,808.97 = 1,249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.38/2,808.97 = 1,249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.38x = 2,808.97 × 1,249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.38x = 3,510,018.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,018.69/2,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.51

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