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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.12, 3,854.26 and 2,219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.12, 3,854.26 and 2,219.24 is: 3,312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.12 : 3,854.26 = 2,219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.12/3,854.26 = 2,219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.12x = 3,854.26 × 2,219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.12x = 8,553,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,553,527.96/2,582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.60

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