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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.75, 3,762.23 and 2,322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.75, 3,762.23 and 2,322.39 is: 3,491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.75 : 3,762.23 = 2,322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.75/3,762.23 = 2,322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.75x = 3,762.23 × 2,322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.75x = 8,737,365.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,737,365.33/2,502.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.11

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