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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.85, 4,360.67 and 2,250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.85, 4,360.67 and 2,250.94 is: 3,107.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.85 : 4,360.67 = 2,250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.85/4,360.67 = 2,250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.85x = 4,360.67 × 2,250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.85x = 9,815,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,815,606.53/3,158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.34

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