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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.87, 4,250.61 and 1,273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.87, 4,250.61 and 1,273.29 is: 1,910.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.87 : 4,250.61 = 1,273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.87/4,250.61 = 1,273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.87x = 4,250.61 × 1,273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.87x = 5,412,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412,243.27/2,832.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.51

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