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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.96, 4,359.30 and 2,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.96, 4,359.30 and 2,250.04 is: 3,105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.96 : 4,359.30 = 2,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.96/4,359.30 = 2,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.96x = 4,359.30 × 2,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.96x = 9,808,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,808,599.37/3,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.99

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