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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.72, 2,944.64 and 1,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.72, 2,944.64 and 1,250.04 is: 1,725.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.72 : 2,944.64 = 1,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.72/2,944.64 = 1,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.72x = 2,944.64 × 1,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.72x = 3,680,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,917.79/2,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.12

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