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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.08, 4,186.23 and 1,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.08, 4,186.23 and 1,250 is: 1,875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.08 : 4,186.23 = 1,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.08/4,186.23 = 1,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.08x = 4,186.23 × 1,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.08x = 5,232,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,787.50/2,790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.50

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