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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.90, 3,104.14 and 1,493.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.90, 3,104.14 and 1,493.35 is: 2,059.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.90 : 3,104.14 = 1,493.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.90/3,104.14 = 1,493.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.90x = 3,104.14 × 1,493.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.90x = 4,635,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,567.47/2,250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.43

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