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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.16, 3,802.24 and 2,516.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.16, 3,802.24 and 2,516.22 is: 3,475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.16 : 3,802.24 = 2,516.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.16/3,802.24 = 2,516.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.16x = 3,802.24 × 2,516.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.16x = 9,567,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,567,272.33/2,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.02

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