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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.48, 2,818.60 and 1,256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.48, 2,818.60 and 1,256.51 is: 1,733.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.48 : 2,818.60 = 1,256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.48/2,818.60 = 1,256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.48x = 2,818.60 × 1,256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.48x = 3,541,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,602.99/2,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.97

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