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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.26, 3,562.62 and 2,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.26, 3,562.62 and 2,152.92 is: 3,222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.26 : 3,562.62 = 2,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.26/3,562.62 = 2,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.26x = 3,562.62 × 2,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.26x = 7,670,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,670,035.85/2,380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.35

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