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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.79, 3,785.26 and 2,307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.79, 3,785.26 and 2,307.87 is: 3,462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.79 : 3,785.26 = 2,307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.79/3,785.26 = 2,307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.79x = 3,785.26 × 2,307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.79x = 8,735,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,735,888.00/2,522.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.79

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