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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.22, 3,749.19 and 2,040.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.22, 3,749.19 and 2,040.25 is: 3,057.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.22 : 3,749.19 = 2,040.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.22/3,749.19 = 2,040.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.22x = 3,749.19 × 2,040.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.22x = 7,649,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,649,284.90/2,502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.00

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