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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.23, 3,887.95 and 2,276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.23, 3,887.95 and 2,276.05 is: 3,426.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.23 : 3,887.95 = 2,276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.23/3,887.95 = 2,276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.23x = 3,887.95 × 2,276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.23x = 8,849,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,849,168.60/2,582.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.95

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