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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.81, 3,607.47 and 1,250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.81, 3,607.47 and 1,250.37 is: 1,876.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.81 : 3,607.47 = 1,250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.81/3,607.47 = 1,250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.81x = 3,607.47 × 1,250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.81x = 4,510,672.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,672.26/2,403.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.47

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