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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.71, 3,479.62 and 2,313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.71, 3,479.62 and 2,313.58 is: 3,191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.71 : 3,479.62 = 2,313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.71/3,479.62 = 2,313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.71x = 3,479.62 × 2,313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.71x = 8,050,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050,364.76/2,522.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.16

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