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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.26, 4,132.08 and 1,522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.26, 4,132.08 and 1,522.44 is: 2,283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.26 : 4,132.08 = 1,522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.26/4,132.08 = 1,522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.26x = 4,132.08 × 1,522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.26x = 6,290,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,290,843.88/2,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.21

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