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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.09, 3,826.37 and 2,222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.09, 3,826.37 and 2,222.69 is: 3,331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.09 : 3,826.37 = 2,222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.09/3,826.37 = 2,222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.09x = 3,826.37 × 2,222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.09x = 8,504,804.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,504,804.09/2,553.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.18

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