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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.88, 3,782.16 and 1,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.88, 3,782.16 and 1,397.52 is: 2,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.88 : 3,782.16 = 1,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.88/3,782.16 = 1,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.88x = 3,782.16 × 1,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.88x = 5,285,644.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,644.24/2,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.08

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