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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.96, 3,822.75 and 2,339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.96, 3,822.75 and 2,339.34 is: 3,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.96 : 3,822.75 = 2,339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.96/3,822.75 = 2,339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.96x = 3,822.75 × 2,339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.96x = 8,942,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942,711.99/2,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.25

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