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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.06, 3,104.37 and 1,551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.06, 3,104.37 and 1,551.84 is: 2,141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.06 : 3,104.37 = 1,551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.06/3,104.37 = 1,551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.06x = 3,104.37 × 1,551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.06x = 4,817,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,485.54/2,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.05

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