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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.02, 3,782.22 and 1,795.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.02, 3,782.22 and 1,795.22 is: 2,693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.02 : 3,782.22 = 1,795.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.02/3,782.22 = 1,795.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.02x = 3,782.22 × 1,795.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.02x = 6,789,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,916.99/2,521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.32

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