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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.73, 2,851.37 and 1,250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.73, 2,851.37 and 1,250.49 is: 1,874.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.73 : 2,851.37 = 1,250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.73/2,851.37 = 1,250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.73x = 2,851.37 × 1,250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.73x = 3,565,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,603.42/1,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.93

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