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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.82, 4,253.58 and 1,522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.82, 4,253.58 and 1,522.26 is: 2,278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.82 : 4,253.58 = 1,522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.82/4,253.58 = 1,522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.82x = 4,253.58 × 1,522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.82x = 6,475,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,475,054.69/2,841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.49

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