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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.44, 3,375.09 and 2,066.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.44, 3,375.09 and 2,066.94 is: 3,098.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.44 : 3,375.09 = 2,066.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.44/3,375.09 = 2,066.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.44x = 3,375.09 × 2,066.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.44x = 6,976,108.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,976,108.52/2,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.51

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