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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.22, 3,751.60 and 2,305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.22, 3,751.60 and 2,305.47 is: 3,457.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.22 : 3,751.60 = 2,305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.22/3,751.60 = 2,305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.22x = 3,751.60 × 2,305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.22x = 8,649,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,649,201.25/2,501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.99

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