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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.85, 5,251.59 and 2,266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.85, 5,251.59 and 2,266.94 is: 3,401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.85 : 5,251.59 = 2,266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.85/5,251.59 = 2,266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.85x = 5,251.59 × 2,266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.85x = 11,905,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,905,013.18/3,499.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.58

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