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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.14, 3,782.39 and 2,242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.14, 3,782.39 and 2,242.26 is: 3,348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.14 : 3,782.39 = 2,242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.14/3,782.39 = 2,242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.14x = 3,782.39 × 2,242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.14x = 8,481,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,481,090.59/2,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.05

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