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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.72, 3,443.36 and 2,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.72, 3,443.36 and 2,266.32 is: 3,120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.72 : 3,443.36 = 2,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.72/3,443.36 = 2,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.72x = 3,443.36 × 2,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.72x = 7,803,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803,755.64/2,500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.60

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