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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.08, 3,773.04 and 2,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.08, 3,773.04 and 2,244.96 is: 3,358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.08 : 3,773.04 = 2,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.08/3,773.04 = 2,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.08x = 3,773.04 × 2,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.08x = 8,470,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,470,323.88/2,522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.47

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