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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.77, 4,475.30 and 1,250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.77, 4,475.30 and 1,250.73 is: 1,875.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.77 : 4,475.30 = 1,250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.77/4,475.30 = 1,250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.77x = 4,475.30 × 1,250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.77x = 5,597,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,597,385.72/2,983.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.94

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