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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.27, 3,767.91 and 2,262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.27, 3,767.91 and 2,262.49 is: 3,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.27 : 3,767.91 = 2,262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.27/3,767.91 = 2,262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.27x = 3,767.91 × 2,262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.27x = 8,524,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,847.38/2,518.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.20

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