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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.48, 3,104.52 and 1,250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.48, 3,104.52 and 1,250.06 is: 1,873.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.48 : 3,104.52 = 1,250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.48/3,104.52 = 1,250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.48x = 3,104.52 × 1,250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.48x = 3,880,836.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,836.27/2,071.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.46

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