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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.71, 3,105.77 and 1,250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.71, 3,105.77 and 1,250.17 is: 1,872.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.71 : 3,105.77 = 1,250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.71/3,105.77 = 1,250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.71x = 3,105.77 × 1,250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.71x = 3,882,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,726.47/2,073.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.36

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