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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.14, 3,519.75 and 2,292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.14, 3,519.75 and 2,292.94 is: 3,162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.14 : 3,519.75 = 2,292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.14/3,519.75 = 2,292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.14x = 3,519.75 × 2,292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.14x = 8,070,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,070,575.57/2,552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.28

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