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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.16, 2,811.36 and 1,251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.16, 2,811.36 and 1,251.46 is: 1,727.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.16 : 2,811.36 = 1,251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.16/2,811.36 = 1,251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.16x = 2,811.36 × 1,251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.16x = 3,518,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,312.79/2,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.07

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