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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.43, 2,810.51 and 1,250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.43, 2,810.51 and 1,250.01 is: 1,725.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.43 : 2,810.51 = 1,250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.43/2,810.51 = 1,250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.43x = 2,810.51 × 1,250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.43x = 3,513,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,159.36/2,036.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.16

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