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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.32, 3,454.51 and 2,226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.32, 3,454.51 and 2,226.46 is: 3,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.32 : 3,454.51 = 2,226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.32/3,454.51 = 2,226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.32x = 3,454.51 × 2,226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.32x = 7,691,328.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,691,328.33/2,501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.91

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