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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.78, 3,781.74 and 1,351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.78, 3,781.74 and 1,351.92 is: 2,026.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.78 : 3,781.74 = 1,351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.78/3,781.74 = 1,351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.78x = 3,781.74 × 1,351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.78x = 5,112,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,621.59/2,522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.58

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