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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.75, 4,341.38 and 1,251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.75, 4,341.38 and 1,251.45 is: 1,877.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.75 : 4,341.38 = 1,251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.75/4,341.38 = 1,251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.75x = 4,341.38 × 1,251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.75x = 5,433,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,026.06/2,893.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.50

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