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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.84, 4,183.32 and 1,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.84, 4,183.32 and 1,250 is: 1,874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.84 : 4,183.32 = 1,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.84/4,183.32 = 1,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.84x = 4,183.32 × 1,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.84x = 5,229,150
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,229,150/2,789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.35

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