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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.73, 3,782.30 and 2,291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.73, 3,782.30 and 2,291.24 is: 3,448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.73 : 3,782.30 = 2,291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.73/3,782.30 = 2,291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.73x = 3,782.30 × 2,291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.73x = 8,666,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,157.05/2,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.90

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