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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.05, 3,053.43 and 1,254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.05, 3,053.43 and 1,254.99 is: 1,881.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.05 : 3,053.43 = 1,254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.05/3,053.43 = 1,254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.05x = 3,053.43 × 1,254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.05x = 3,832,024.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,024.12/2,037.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.17

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