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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.76, 3,102.72 and 1,249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.76, 3,102.72 and 1,249.92 is: 1,873.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.76 : 3,102.72 = 1,249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.76/3,102.72 = 1,249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.76x = 3,102.72 × 1,249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.76x = 3,878,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,151.78/2,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.72

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