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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.29, 3,521.37 and 2,215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.29, 3,521.37 and 2,215.35 is: 3,058.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.29 : 3,521.37 = 2,215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.29/3,521.37 = 2,215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.29x = 3,521.37 × 2,215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.29x = 7,801,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801,075.34/2,550.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.90

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