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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,906.96, 5,389.80 and 2,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,906.96, 5,389.80 and 2,250 is: 3,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,906.96 : 5,389.80 = 2,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,906.96/5,389.80 = 2,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,906.96x = 5,389.80 × 2,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,906.96x = 12,127,050
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,127,050/3,906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.96

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