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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.03, 4,938.46 and 2,253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.03, 4,938.46 and 2,253.25 is: 3,108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.03 : 4,938.46 = 2,253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.03/4,938.46 = 2,253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.03x = 4,938.46 × 2,253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.03x = 11,127,585.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,127,585.00/3,580.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.24

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