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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.05, 3,375.32 and 1,549.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.05, 3,375.32 and 1,549.10 is: 2,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.05 : 3,375.32 = 1,549.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.05/3,375.32 = 1,549.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.05x = 3,375.32 × 1,549.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.05x = 5,228,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,683.59/2,251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.78

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