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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.51, 3,370.59 and 2,172.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.51, 3,370.59 and 2,172.69 is: 3,254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.51 : 3,370.59 = 2,172.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.51/3,370.59 = 2,172.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.51x = 3,370.59 × 2,172.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.51x = 7,323,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,323,247.19/2,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.04

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