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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.44, 3,851.37 and 2,249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.44, 3,851.37 and 2,249.10 is: 3,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.44 : 3,851.37 = 2,249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.44/3,851.37 = 2,249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.44x = 3,851.37 × 2,249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.44x = 8,662,116.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,116.27/2,553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.34

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