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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.68, 3,103.05 and 1,872.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.68, 3,103.05 and 1,872.50 is: 2,581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.68 : 3,103.05 = 1,872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.68/3,103.05 = 1,872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.68x = 3,103.05 × 1,872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.68x = 5,810,445.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,810,445.61/2,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.65

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