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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.60, 3,725.28 and 1,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.60, 3,725.28 and 1,250.16 is: 1,874.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.60 : 3,725.28 = 1,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.60/3,725.28 = 1,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.60x = 3,725.28 × 1,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.60x = 4,657,196.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,196.04/2,484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.42

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