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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.70, 5,999.55 and 2,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.70, 5,999.55 and 2,250.10 is: 3,375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.70 : 5,999.55 = 2,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.70/5,999.55 = 2,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.70x = 5,999.55 × 2,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.70x = 13,499,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,499,587.46/3,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.15

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