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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.01, 3,359.33 and 2,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.01, 3,359.33 and 2,004.98 is: 2,992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.01 : 3,359.33 = 2,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.01/3,359.33 = 2,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.01x = 3,359.33 × 2,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.01x = 6,735,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,735,362.64/2,251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.15

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