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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.23, 3,853.52 and 2,305.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.23, 3,853.52 and 2,305.41 is: 3,440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.23 : 3,853.52 = 2,305.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.23/3,853.52 = 2,305.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.23x = 3,853.52 × 2,305.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.23x = 8,883,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,883,960.85/2,582.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.42

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