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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.94, 3,106.30 and 1,588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.94, 3,106.30 and 1,588.94 is: 2,192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.94 : 3,106.30 = 1,588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.94/3,106.30 = 1,588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.94x = 3,106.30 × 1,588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.94x = 4,935,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,724.32/2,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.74

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