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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.61, 4,081.86 and 2,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.61, 4,081.86 and 2,250.48 is: 3,105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.61 : 4,081.86 = 2,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.61/4,081.86 = 2,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.61x = 4,081.86 × 2,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.61x = 9,186,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,186,144.29/2,957.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.93

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