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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.70, 3,754.05 and 2,247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.70, 3,754.05 and 2,247.55 is: 3,371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.70 : 3,754.05 = 2,247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.70/3,754.05 = 2,247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.70x = 3,754.05 × 2,247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.70x = 8,437,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437,415.08/2,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.33

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