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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.25, 3,107.57 and 1,464.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.25, 3,107.57 and 1,464.75 is: 2,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.25 : 3,107.57 = 1,464.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.25/3,107.57 = 1,464.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.25x = 3,107.57 × 1,464.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.25x = 4,551,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,805.83/2,250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.80

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