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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.83, 3,543.50 and 2,226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.83, 3,543.50 and 2,226.99 is: 3,321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.83 : 3,543.50 = 2,226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.83/3,543.50 = 2,226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.83x = 3,543.50 × 2,226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.83x = 7,891,339.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891,339.07/2,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.51

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