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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.92, 3,777.22 and 2,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.92, 3,777.22 and 2,182.88 is: 3,259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.92 : 3,777.22 = 2,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.92/3,777.22 = 2,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.92x = 3,777.22 × 2,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.92x = 8,245,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,217.99/2,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.08

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