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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.63, 4,068.80 and 1,250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.63, 4,068.80 and 1,250.71 is: 1,874.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.63 : 4,068.80 = 1,250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.63/4,068.80 = 1,250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.63x = 4,068.80 × 1,250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.63x = 5,088,888.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088,888.85/2,714.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.62

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