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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.32, 4,196.48 and 2,250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.32, 4,196.48 and 2,250.90 is: 3,369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.32 : 4,196.48 = 2,250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.32/4,196.48 = 2,250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.32x = 4,196.48 × 2,250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.32x = 9,445,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,445,845.58/2,803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.52

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