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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.73, 3,779.56 and 2,226.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.73, 3,779.56 and 2,226.49 is: 3,337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.73 : 3,779.56 = 2,226.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.73/3,779.56 = 2,226.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.73x = 3,779.56 × 2,226.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.73x = 8,415,145.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,415,145.88/2,521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.05

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