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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.60, 4,566.96 and 2,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.60, 4,566.96 and 2,250.96 is: 3,104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.60 : 4,566.96 = 2,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.60/4,566.96 = 2,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.60x = 4,566.96 × 2,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.60x = 10,280,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,280,044.28/3,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.25

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