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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.90, 3,371.13 and 2,173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.90, 3,371.13 and 2,173.03 is: 3,254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.90 : 3,371.13 = 2,173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.90/3,371.13 = 2,173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.90x = 3,371.13 × 2,173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.90x = 7,325,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,325,566.62/2,250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.51

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