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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.99, 3,790.63 and 2,383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.99, 3,790.63 and 2,383.11 is: 3,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.99 : 3,790.63 = 2,383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.99/3,790.63 = 2,383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.99x = 3,790.63 × 2,383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.99x = 9,033,488.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,033,488.26/2,522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.48

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