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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,575.28, 4,934.16 and 2,250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,575.28, 4,934.16 and 2,250.12 is: 3,105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,575.28 : 4,934.16 = 2,250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,575.28/4,934.16 = 2,250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,575.28x = 4,934.16 × 2,250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,575.28x = 11,102,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,102,452.10/3,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.34

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