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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.25, 3,755.52 and 1,022.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.25, 3,755.52 and 1,022.26 is: 1,534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.25 : 3,755.52 = 1,022.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.25/3,755.52 = 1,022.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.25x = 3,755.52 × 1,022.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.25x = 3,839,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,099.10/2,502.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.26

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