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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.22, 3,450.70 and 2,389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.22, 3,450.70 and 2,389.50 is: 3,297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.22 : 3,450.70 = 2,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.22/3,450.70 = 2,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.22x = 3,450.70 × 2,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.22x = 8,245,447.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,447.65/2,500.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.89

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