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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.80, 4,018.80 and 2,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.80, 4,018.80 and 2,250.40 is: 3,383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.80 : 4,018.80 = 2,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.80/4,018.80 = 2,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.80x = 4,018.80 × 2,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.80x = 9,043,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,043,907.52/2,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.68

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