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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.24, 4,507.87 and 1,250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.24, 4,507.87 and 1,250.33 is: 1,875.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.24 : 4,507.87 = 1,250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.24/4,507.87 = 1,250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.24x = 4,507.87 × 1,250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.24x = 5,636,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,636,299.43/3,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.49

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