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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.53, 3,108.74 and 1,251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.53, 3,108.74 and 1,251.62 is: 1,876.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.53 : 3,108.74 = 1,251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.53/3,108.74 = 1,251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.53x = 3,108.74 × 1,251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.53x = 3,890,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,948.74/2,073.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.48

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