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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.82, 3,109.16 and 2,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.82, 3,109.16 and 2,041.24 is: 2,819.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.82 : 3,109.16 = 2,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.82/3,109.16 = 2,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.82x = 3,109.16 × 2,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.82x = 6,346,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346,541.76/2,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.66

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