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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.88, 3,914.98 and 2,250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.88, 3,914.98 and 2,250.82 is: 3,104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.88 : 3,914.98 = 2,250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.88/3,914.98 = 2,250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.88x = 3,914.98 × 2,250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.88x = 8,811,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811,915.28/2,838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.01

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