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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.99, 4,362.50 and 2,254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.99, 4,362.50 and 2,254.99 is: 3,378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.99 : 4,362.50 = 2,254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.99/4,362.50 = 2,254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.99x = 4,362.50 × 2,254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.99x = 9,837,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,382.60/2,911.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.23

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