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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.16, 2,811.99 and 1,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.16, 2,811.99 and 1,251.28 is: 1,727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.16 : 2,811.99 = 1,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.16/2,811.99 = 1,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.16x = 2,811.99 × 1,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.16x = 3,518,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,586.85/2,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.20

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