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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.24, 6,665.96 and 2,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.24, 6,665.96 and 2,250.16 is: 3,368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.24 : 6,665.96 = 2,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.24/6,665.96 = 2,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.24x = 6,665.96 × 2,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.24x = 14,999,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,476.55/4,452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.97

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