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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.36, 4,650.72 and 2,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.36, 4,650.72 and 2,251.04 is: 3,105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.36 : 4,650.72 = 2,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.36/4,650.72 = 2,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.36x = 4,650.72 × 2,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.36x = 10,468,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,468,956.75/3,371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.26

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