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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.14, 3,375.48 and 2,127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.14, 3,375.48 and 2,127.26 is: 3,191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.14 : 3,375.48 = 2,127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.14/3,375.48 = 2,127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.14x = 3,375.48 × 2,127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.14x = 7,180,523.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,523.58/2,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.15

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