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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.29, 3,784.51 and 2,307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.29, 3,784.51 and 2,307.37 is: 3,462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.29 : 3,784.51 = 2,307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.29/3,784.51 = 2,307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.29x = 3,784.51 × 2,307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.29x = 8,732,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732,234.38/2,522.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.03

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