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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.76, 4,553.10 and 2,250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.76, 4,553.10 and 2,250.75 is: 3,106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.76 : 4,553.10 = 2,250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.76/4,553.10 = 2,250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.76x = 4,553.10 × 2,250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.76x = 10,247,889.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,247,889.83/3,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.59

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