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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.38, 3,117.60 and 1,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.38, 3,117.60 and 1,254.04 is: 1,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.38 : 3,117.60 = 1,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.38/3,117.60 = 1,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.38x = 3,117.60 × 1,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.38x = 3,909,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,595.10/2,075.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.80

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