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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.49, 3,786.43 and 2,322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.49, 3,786.43 and 2,322.53 is: 3,462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.49 : 3,786.43 = 2,322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.49/3,786.43 = 2,322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.49x = 3,786.43 × 2,322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.49x = 8,794,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794,085.66/2,539.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.93

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