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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.28, 3,113.36 and 1,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.28, 3,113.36 and 1,254.10 is: 1,878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.28 : 3,113.36 = 1,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.28/3,113.36 = 1,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.28x = 3,113.36 × 1,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.28x = 3,904,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,464.78/2,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.70

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