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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.86, 3,671.04 and 2,250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.86, 3,671.04 and 2,250.54 is: 3,368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.86 : 3,671.04 = 2,250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.86/3,671.04 = 2,250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.86x = 3,671.04 × 2,250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.86x = 8,261,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261,822.36/2,452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.24

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