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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.12, 3,839.36 and 2,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.12, 3,839.36 and 2,209.24 is: 3,297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.12 : 3,839.36 = 2,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.12/3,839.36 = 2,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.12x = 3,839.36 × 2,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.12x = 8,482,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482,067.69/2,572.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.70

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