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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.53, 3,425.21 and 1,250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.53, 3,425.21 and 1,250.09 is: 1,875.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.53 : 3,425.21 = 1,250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.53/3,425.21 = 1,250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.53x = 3,425.21 × 1,250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.53x = 4,281,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,810.24/2,283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.08

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