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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.44, 3,661.32 and 2,277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.44, 3,661.32 and 2,277.90 is: 3,144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.44 : 3,661.32 = 2,277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.44/3,661.32 = 2,277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.44x = 3,661.32 × 2,277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.44x = 8,340,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,340,120.83/2,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.33

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