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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.76, 4,761.90 and 2,250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.76, 4,761.90 and 2,250.90 is: 3,370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.76 : 4,761.90 = 2,250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.76/4,761.90 = 2,250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.76x = 4,761.90 × 2,250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.76x = 10,718,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,718,560.71/3,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.87

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