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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.16, 3,817.08 and 2,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.16, 3,817.08 and 2,202.24 is: 3,293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.16 : 3,817.08 = 2,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.16/3,817.08 = 2,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.16x = 3,817.08 × 2,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.16x = 8,406,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,406,126.26/2,552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.73

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