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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.62, 3,870.72 and 2,250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.62, 3,870.72 and 2,250.93 is: 3,102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.62 : 3,870.72 = 2,250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.62/3,870.72 = 2,250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.62x = 3,870.72 × 2,250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.62x = 8,712,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712,719.77/2,808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.14

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