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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.64, 4,022.92 and 2,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.64, 4,022.92 and 2,250.48 is: 3,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.64 : 4,022.92 = 2,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.64/4,022.92 = 2,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.64x = 4,022.92 × 2,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.64x = 9,053,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053,501.00/2,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.22

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