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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.19, 3,829.57 and 1,250.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.19, 3,829.57 and 1,250.57 is: 1,879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.19 : 3,829.57 = 1,250.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.19/3,829.57 = 1,250.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.19x = 3,829.57 × 1,250.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.19x = 4,789,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,123.08/2,548.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.43

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