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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.32, 3,763.94 and 2,503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.32, 3,763.94 and 2,503.12 is: 3,735.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.32 : 3,763.94 = 2,503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.32/3,763.94 = 2,503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.32x = 3,763.94 × 2,503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.32x = 9,421,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,421,593.49/2,522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.29

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