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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.50, 3,387.37 and 2,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.50, 3,387.37 and 2,250.74 is: 3,356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.50 : 3,387.37 = 2,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.50/3,387.37 = 2,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.50x = 3,387.37 × 2,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.50x = 7,624,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,089.15/2,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.41

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