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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.76, 3,110.58 and 1,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.76, 3,110.58 and 1,252.84 is: 1,878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.76 : 3,110.58 = 1,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.76/3,110.58 = 1,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.76x = 3,110.58 × 1,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.76x = 3,897,037.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,037.23/2,074.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.31

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