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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.94, 5,563.86 and 2,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.94, 5,563.86 and 2,250.70 is: 3,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.94 : 5,563.86 = 2,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.94/5,563.86 = 2,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.94x = 5,563.86 × 2,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.94x = 12,522,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522,579.70/3,711.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.59

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