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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.36, 3,781.41 and 1,205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.36, 3,781.41 and 1,205.37 is: 1,807.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.36 : 3,781.41 = 1,205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.36/3,781.41 = 1,205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.36x = 3,781.41 × 1,205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.36x = 4,557,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,979.26/2,522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.03

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