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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.22, 3,272.07 and 1,544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.22, 3,272.07 and 1,544.22 is: 2,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.22 : 3,272.07 = 1,544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.22/3,272.07 = 1,544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.22x = 3,272.07 × 1,544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.22x = 5,052,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,795.94/2,372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.99

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