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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.96, 3,374.62 and 2,122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.96, 3,374.62 and 2,122.18 is: 3,181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.96 : 3,374.62 = 2,122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.96/3,374.62 = 2,122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.96x = 3,374.62 × 2,122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.96x = 7,161,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161,551.07/2,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.55

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