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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.13, 3,105.60 and 1,876.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.13, 3,105.60 and 1,876.51 is: 2,589.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.13 : 3,105.60 = 1,876.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.13/3,105.60 = 1,876.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.13x = 3,105.60 × 1,876.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.13x = 5,827,689.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,827,689.46/2,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.93

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