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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.48, 3,780.68 and 2,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.48, 3,780.68 and 2,227.24 is: 3,338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.48 : 3,780.68 = 2,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.48/3,780.68 = 2,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.48x = 3,780.68 × 2,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.48x = 8,420,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,420,477.84/2,522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.17

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