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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.52, 4,041.57 and 2,251.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.52, 4,041.57 and 2,251.81 is: 3,372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.52 : 4,041.57 = 2,251.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.52/4,041.57 = 2,251.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.52x = 4,041.57 × 2,251.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.52x = 9,100,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,100,846.08/2,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.53

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