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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.35, 3,759.08 and 2,391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.35, 3,759.08 and 2,391.13 is: 3,563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.35 : 3,759.08 = 2,391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.35/3,759.08 = 2,391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.35x = 3,759.08 × 2,391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.35x = 8,988,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,988,445.54/2,522.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.52

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