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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.53, 4,068.82 and 1,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.53, 4,068.82 and 1,250.68 is: 1,876.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.53 : 4,068.82 = 1,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.53/4,068.82 = 1,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.53x = 4,068.82 × 1,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.53x = 5,088,783.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088,783.34/2,711.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.72

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