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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.14, 3,959.52 and 2,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.14, 3,959.52 and 2,250.10 is: 3,372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.14 : 3,959.52 = 2,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.14/3,959.52 = 2,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.14x = 3,959.52 × 2,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.14x = 8,909,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,909,315.95/2,642.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.01

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