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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.61, 4,550.76 and 2,250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.61, 4,550.76 and 2,250.01 is: 3,105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.61 : 4,550.76 = 2,250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.61/4,550.76 = 2,250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.61x = 4,550.76 × 2,250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.61x = 10,239,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239,255.51/3,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.05

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