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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.93, 2,812.86 and 1,252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.93, 2,812.86 and 1,252.68 is: 1,729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.93 : 2,812.86 = 1,252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.93/2,812.86 = 1,252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.93x = 2,812.86 × 1,252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.93x = 3,523,613.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,613.46/2,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.02

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