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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.22, 3,760.25 and 2,255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.22, 3,760.25 and 2,255.98 is: 3,366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.22 : 3,760.25 = 2,255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.22/3,760.25 = 2,255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.22x = 3,760.25 × 2,255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.22x = 8,483,048.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483,048.80/2,520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.00

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