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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.83, 4,067.82 and 1,250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.83, 4,067.82 and 1,250.73 is: 1,875.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.83 : 4,067.82 = 1,250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.83/4,067.82 = 1,250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.83x = 4,067.82 × 1,250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.83x = 5,087,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,744.51/2,712.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.44

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