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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.02, 3,512.58 and 2,234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.02, 3,512.58 and 2,234.46 is: 3,076.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.02 : 3,512.58 = 2,234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.02/3,512.58 = 2,234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.02x = 3,512.58 × 2,234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.02x = 7,848,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848,719.51/2,551.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.70

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