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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.36, 3,105.48 and 1,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.36, 3,105.48 and 1,249.44 is: 1,873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.36 : 3,105.48 = 1,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.36/3,105.48 = 1,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.36x = 3,105.48 × 1,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.36x = 3,880,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,107.46/2,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.22

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