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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.24, 3,375.15 and 1,426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.24, 3,375.15 and 1,426.02 is: 2,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.24 : 3,375.15 = 1,426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.24/3,375.15 = 1,426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.24x = 3,375.15 × 1,426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.24x = 4,813,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,813,031.40/2,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.90

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