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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.53, 3,104.12 and 1,951.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.53, 3,104.12 and 1,951.24 is: 2,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.53 : 3,104.12 = 1,951.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.53/3,104.12 = 1,951.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.53x = 3,104.12 × 1,951.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.53x = 6,056,886.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,056,886.05/2,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.31

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