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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.58, 3,126.99 and 1,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.58, 3,126.99 and 1,250.76 is: 1,875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.58 : 3,126.99 = 1,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.58/3,126.99 = 1,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.58x = 3,126.99 × 1,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.58x = 3,911,105.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911,105.80/2,085.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.31

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