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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.74, 3,375.90 and 1,426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.74, 3,375.90 and 1,426.52 is: 2,139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.74 : 3,375.90 = 1,426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.74/3,375.90 = 1,426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.74x = 3,375.90 × 1,426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.74x = 4,815,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,788.87/2,250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.65

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