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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.94, 3,102.58 and 1,504.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.94, 3,102.58 and 1,504.63 is: 2,073.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.94 : 3,102.58 = 1,504.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.94/3,102.58 = 1,504.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.94x = 3,102.58 × 1,504.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.94x = 4,668,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,219.02/2,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.90

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