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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.94, 3,430.26 and 2,250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.94, 3,430.26 and 2,250.66 is: 3,108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.94 : 3,430.26 = 2,250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.94/3,430.26 = 2,250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.94x = 3,430.26 × 2,250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.94x = 7,720,348.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,348.97/2,483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.11

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