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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.49, 3,059.30 and 1,250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.49, 3,059.30 and 1,250.69 is: 1,876.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.49 : 3,059.30 = 1,250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.49/3,059.30 = 1,250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.49x = 3,059.30 × 1,250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.49x = 3,826,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,223.75/2,039.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.07

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