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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.67, 3,806.75 and 2,431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.67, 3,806.75 and 2,431.14 is: 3,668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.67 : 3,806.75 = 2,431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.67/3,806.75 = 2,431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.67x = 3,806.75 × 2,431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.67x = 9,254,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,742.20/2,522.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.63

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