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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.76, 2,809.36 and 1,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.76, 2,809.36 and 1,250.32 is: 1,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.76 : 2,809.36 = 1,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.76/2,809.36 = 1,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.76x = 2,809.36 × 1,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.76x = 3,512,599.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,599.00/2,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.45

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