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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.38, 3,054.58 and 1,273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.38, 3,054.58 and 1,273.18 is: 1,909.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.38 : 3,054.58 = 1,273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.38/3,054.58 = 1,273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.38x = 3,054.58 × 1,273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.38x = 3,889,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,030.16/2,036.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.78

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