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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.48, 2,866.02 and 1,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.48, 2,866.02 and 1,249 is: 1,723.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.48 : 2,866.02 = 1,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.48/2,866.02 = 1,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.48x = 2,866.02 × 1,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.48x = 3,579,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,658.98/2,077.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.08

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