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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.30, 3,477.74 and 2,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.30, 3,477.74 and 2,103.26 is: 2,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.30 : 3,477.74 = 2,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.30/3,477.74 = 2,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.30x = 3,477.74 × 2,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.30x = 7,314,591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,314,591.43/2,522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.97

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