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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.57, 3,774.61 and 2,283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.57, 3,774.61 and 2,283.97 is: 3,418.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.57 : 3,774.61 = 2,283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.57/3,774.61 = 2,283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.57x = 3,774.61 × 2,283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.57x = 8,621,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,621,096.00/2,521.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.94

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