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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.40, 4,245.23 and 2,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.40, 4,245.23 and 2,250.20 is: 3,371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.40 : 4,245.23 = 2,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.40/4,245.23 = 2,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.40x = 4,245.23 × 2,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.40x = 9,552,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,552,584.07/2,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.43

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