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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.24, 3,629.25 and 1,250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.24, 3,629.25 and 1,250.91 is: 1,875.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.24 : 3,629.25 = 1,250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.24/3,629.25 = 1,250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.24x = 3,629.25 × 1,250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.24x = 4,539,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,865.12/2,420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.80

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