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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.24, 3,096.72 and 2,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.24, 3,096.72 and 2,063.76 is: 2,840.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.24 : 3,096.72 = 2,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.24/3,096.72 = 2,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.24x = 3,096.72 × 2,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.24x = 6,390,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,390,886.87/2,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.09

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