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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.95, 4,132.32 and 2,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.95, 4,132.32 and 2,250.70 is: 3,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.95 : 4,132.32 = 2,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.95/4,132.32 = 2,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.95x = 4,132.32 × 2,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.95x = 9,300,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300,591.96/2,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.42

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