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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.10, 3,451.11 and 2,237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.10, 3,451.11 and 2,237.66 is: 3,088.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.10 : 3,451.11 = 2,237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.10/3,451.11 = 2,237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.10x = 3,451.11 × 2,237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.10x = 7,722,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722,410.80/2,500.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.84

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