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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.88, 3,370.88 and 1,427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.88, 3,370.88 and 1,427.84 is: 2,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.88 : 3,370.88 = 1,427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.88/3,370.88 = 1,427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.88x = 3,370.88 × 1,427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.88x = 4,813,077.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,813,077.30/2,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.31

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