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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.36, 3,804.66 and 2,282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.36, 3,804.66 and 2,282.56 is: 3,419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.36 : 3,804.66 = 2,282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.36/3,804.66 = 2,282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.36x = 3,804.66 × 2,282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.36x = 8,684,364.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,684,364.73/2,539.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.90

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