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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.12, 3,807.34 and 2,274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.12, 3,807.34 and 2,274.82 is: 3,424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.12 : 3,807.34 = 2,274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.12/3,807.34 = 2,274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.12x = 3,807.34 × 2,274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.12x = 8,660,997.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,997.97/2,529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.51

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