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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.86, 3,369.07 and 1,208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.86, 3,369.07 and 1,208.25 is: 1,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.86 : 3,369.07 = 1,208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.86/3,369.07 = 1,208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.86x = 3,369.07 × 1,208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.86x = 4,070,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,678.83/2,250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.50

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