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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.98, 3,106.85 and 1,463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.98, 3,106.85 and 1,463.66 is: 2,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.98 : 3,106.85 = 1,463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.98/3,106.85 = 1,463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.98x = 3,106.85 × 1,463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.98x = 4,547,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,360.20/2,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.17

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