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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.41, 4,657.50 and 2,254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.41, 4,657.50 and 2,254.55 is: 3,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.41 : 4,657.50 = 2,254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.41/4,657.50 = 2,254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.41x = 4,657.50 × 2,254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.41x = 10,500,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500,543.34/3,375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.90

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