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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.72, 3,103.20 and 1,808.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.72, 3,103.20 and 1,808.64 is: 2,493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.72 : 3,103.20 = 1,808.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.72/3,103.20 = 1,808.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.72x = 3,103.20 × 1,808.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.72x = 5,612,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,612,571.65/2,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.68

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