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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.30, 3,104.31 and 1,504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.30, 3,104.31 and 1,504.45 is: 2,075.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.30 : 3,104.31 = 1,504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.30/3,104.31 = 1,504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.30x = 3,104.31 × 1,504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.30x = 4,670,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,288.70/2,250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.40

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