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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.44, 4,023.96 and 2,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.44, 4,023.96 and 2,250.24 is: 3,106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.44 : 4,023.96 = 2,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.44/4,023.96 = 2,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.44x = 4,023.96 × 2,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.44x = 9,054,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,054,875.75/2,914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.90

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