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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.27, 3,451.82 and 2,223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.27, 3,451.82 and 2,223.45 is: 3,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.27 : 3,451.82 = 2,223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.27/3,451.82 = 2,223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.27x = 3,451.82 × 2,223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.27x = 7,674,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,674,938.06/2,500.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.65

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