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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.20, 3,375.38 and 1,814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.20, 3,375.38 and 1,814.02 is: 2,721.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.20 : 3,375.38 = 1,814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.20/3,375.38 = 1,814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.20x = 3,375.38 × 1,814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.20x = 6,123,006.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123,006.83/2,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.09

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