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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.22, 3,519.18 and 2,178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.22, 3,519.18 and 2,178.54 is: 3,003.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.22 : 3,519.18 = 2,178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.22/3,519.18 = 2,178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.22x = 3,519.18 × 2,178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.22x = 7,666,674.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,666,674.40/2,552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.92

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