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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.76, 3,883.02 and 2,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.76, 3,883.02 and 2,322.52 is: 3,197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.76 : 3,883.02 = 2,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.76/3,883.02 = 2,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.76x = 3,883.02 × 2,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.76x = 9,018,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018,391.61/2,820.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.15

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