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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.33, 3,785.96 and 2,108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.33, 3,785.96 and 2,108.51 is: 3,164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.33 : 3,785.96 = 2,108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.33/3,785.96 = 2,108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.33x = 3,785.96 × 2,108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.33x = 7,982,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982,735.06/2,522.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.83

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