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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.08, 2,808.32 and 1,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.08, 2,808.32 and 1,250.56 is: 1,724.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.08 : 2,808.32 = 1,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.08/2,808.32 = 1,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.08x = 2,808.32 × 1,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.08x = 3,511,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,972.66/2,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.87

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