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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.30, 3,525.63 and 2,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.30, 3,525.63 and 2,241.50 is: 3,089.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.30 : 3,525.63 = 2,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.30/3,525.63 = 2,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.30x = 3,525.63 × 2,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.30x = 7,902,699.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,699.65/2,558.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.04

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