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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.07, 4,250.73 and 1,272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.07, 4,250.73 and 1,272.02 is: 1,908.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.07 : 4,250.73 = 1,272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.07/4,250.73 = 1,272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.07x = 4,250.73 × 1,272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.07x = 5,406,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,406,992.32/2,833.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.53

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