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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.10, 3,111.09 and 1,253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.10, 3,111.09 and 1,253.21 is: 1,878.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.10 : 3,111.09 = 1,253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.10/3,111.09 = 1,253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.10x = 3,111.09 × 1,253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.10x = 3,898,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,833.54/2,075.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.87

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