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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.63, 3,808.25 and 2,202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.63, 3,808.25 and 2,202.66 is: 3,295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.63 : 3,808.25 = 2,202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.63/3,808.25 = 2,202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.63x = 3,808.25 × 2,202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.63x = 8,388,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,388,277.19/2,545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.17

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