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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.15, 4,246.35 and 2,250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.15, 4,246.35 and 2,250.95 is: 3,372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.15 : 4,246.35 = 2,250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.15/4,246.35 = 2,250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.15x = 4,246.35 × 2,250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.15x = 9,558,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,558,300.30/2,834.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.55

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