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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.45, 3,106.03 and 1,411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.45, 3,106.03 and 1,411.88 is: 1,948.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.45 : 3,106.03 = 1,411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.45/3,106.03 = 1,411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.45x = 3,106.03 × 1,411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.45x = 4,385,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,341.64/2,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.65

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