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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.70, 3,368.85 and 1,208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.70, 3,368.85 and 1,208.14 is: 1,808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.70 : 3,368.85 = 1,208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.70/3,368.85 = 1,208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.70x = 3,368.85 × 1,208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.70x = 4,070,042.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,042.44/2,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.35

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