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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.24, 3,105.12 and 2,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.24, 3,105.12 and 2,085.12 is: 2,877.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.24 : 3,105.12 = 2,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.24/3,105.12 = 2,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.24x = 3,105.12 × 2,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.24x = 6,474,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,474,547.81/2,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.27

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