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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.92, 3,473.56 and 2,191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.92, 3,473.56 and 2,191.22 is: 3,016.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.92 : 3,473.56 = 2,191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.92/3,473.56 = 2,191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.92x = 3,473.56 × 2,191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.92x = 7,611,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,334.14/2,522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.87

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