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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.11, 4,469.45 and 2,252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.11, 4,469.45 and 2,252.46 is: 3,372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.11 : 4,469.45 = 2,252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.11/4,469.45 = 2,252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.11x = 4,469.45 × 2,252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.11x = 10,067,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,067,262.98/2,985.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.50

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