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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.51, 4,732.28 and 2,250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.51, 4,732.28 and 2,250.58 is: 3,107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.51 : 4,732.28 = 2,250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.51/4,732.28 = 2,250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.51x = 4,732.28 × 2,250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.51x = 10,650,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,650,374.72/3,427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.32

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