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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.04, 3,510.10 and 2,234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.04, 3,510.10 and 2,234.56 is: 3,075.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.04 : 3,510.10 = 2,234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.04/3,510.10 = 2,234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.04x = 3,510.10 × 2,234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.04x = 7,843,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,529.06/2,550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.85

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