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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.68, 5,066.45 and 2,254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.68, 5,066.45 and 2,254.71 is: 3,112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.68 : 5,066.45 = 2,254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.68/5,066.45 = 2,254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.68x = 5,066.45 × 2,254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.68x = 11,423,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,423,375.48/3,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.06

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