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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.25, 3,797.01 and 2,277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.25, 3,797.01 and 2,277.45 is: 3,412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.25 : 3,797.01 = 2,277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.25/3,797.01 = 2,277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.25x = 3,797.01 × 2,277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.25x = 8,647,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,647,500.42/2,534.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.25

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