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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.86, 3,110.72 and 1,252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.86, 3,110.72 and 1,252.94 is: 1,878.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.86 : 3,110.72 = 1,252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.86/3,110.72 = 1,252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.86x = 3,110.72 × 1,252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.86x = 3,897,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,545.52/2,074.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.46

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