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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.09, 4,296.38 and 2,250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.09, 4,296.38 and 2,250.53 is: 3,367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.09 : 4,296.38 = 2,250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.09/4,296.38 = 2,250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.09x = 4,296.38 × 2,250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.09x = 9,669,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,669,132.08/2,871.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.76

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