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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.54, 3,725.39 and 1,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.54, 3,725.39 and 1,250.28 is: 1,875.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.54 : 3,725.39 = 1,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.54/3,725.39 = 1,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.54x = 3,725.39 × 1,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.54x = 4,657,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,780.61/2,483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.46

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