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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.83, 2,944.91 and 1,250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.83, 2,944.91 and 1,250.37 is: 1,725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.83 : 2,944.91 = 1,250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.83/2,944.91 = 1,250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.83x = 2,944.91 × 1,250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.83x = 3,682,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,220.86/2,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.64

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