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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.53, 2,883.35 and 1,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.53, 2,883.35 and 1,250.08 is: 1,724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.53 : 2,883.35 = 1,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.53/2,883.35 = 1,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.53x = 2,883.35 × 1,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.53x = 3,604,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,414.08/2,089.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.99

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