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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.60, 3,525.57 and 2,227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.60, 3,525.57 and 2,227.86 is: 3,338.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.60 : 3,525.57 = 2,227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.60/3,525.57 = 2,227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.60x = 3,525.57 × 2,227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.60x = 7,854,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,854,476.38/2,352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.64

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