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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.64, 3,102.84 and 1,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.64, 3,102.84 and 1,504.72 is: 2,074.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.64 : 3,102.84 = 1,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.64/3,102.84 = 1,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.64x = 3,102.84 × 1,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.64x = 4,668,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,905.40/2,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.48

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