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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.84, 3,107.46 and 1,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.84, 3,107.46 and 1,715.52 is: 2,368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.84 : 3,107.46 = 1,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.84/3,107.46 = 1,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.84x = 3,107.46 × 1,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.84x = 5,330,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,330,909.78/2,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.41

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