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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.51, 4,858.93 and 2,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.51, 4,858.93 and 2,327.52 is: 3,210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.51 : 4,858.93 = 2,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.51/4,858.93 = 2,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.51x = 4,858.93 × 2,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.51x = 11,309,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,309,256.75/3,522.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.57

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