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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.90, 4,245.98 and 2,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.90, 4,245.98 and 2,250.70 is: 3,372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.90 : 4,245.98 = 2,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.90/4,245.98 = 2,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.90x = 4,245.98 × 2,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.90x = 9,556,427.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,556,427.19/2,833.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.18

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