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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878.77, 2,593.55 and 1,250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,878.77, 2,593.55 and 1,250.41 is: 1,726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,878.77 : 2,593.55 = 1,250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,878.77/2,593.55 = 1,250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,878.77x = 2,593.55 × 1,250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,878.77x = 3,243,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,000.86/1,878.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.13

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