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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.95, 3,108.45 and 2,128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.95, 3,108.45 and 2,128.23 is: 2,938.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.95 : 3,108.45 = 2,128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.95/3,108.45 = 2,128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.95x = 3,108.45 × 2,128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.95x = 6,615,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,496.54/2,250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.99

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