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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.16, 4,065.92 and 1,250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.16, 4,065.92 and 1,250.33 is: 1,875.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.16 : 4,065.92 = 1,250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.16/4,065.92 = 1,250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.16x = 4,065.92 × 1,250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.16x = 5,083,741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,741.75/2,710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.81

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