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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.54, 3,759.94 and 2,268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.54, 3,759.94 and 2,268.22 is: 3,390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.54 : 3,759.94 = 2,268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.54/3,759.94 = 2,268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.54x = 3,759.94 × 2,268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.54x = 8,528,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,371.11/2,515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.27

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