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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.12, 3,796.90 and 2,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.12, 3,796.90 and 2,252.24 is: 3,362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.12 : 3,796.90 = 2,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.12/3,796.90 = 2,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.12x = 3,796.90 × 2,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.12x = 8,551,530.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,530.06/2,543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.61

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