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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.54, 5,282.73 and 2,372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.54, 5,282.73 and 2,372.22 is: 3,551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.54 : 5,282.73 = 2,372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.54/5,282.73 = 2,372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.54x = 5,282.73 × 2,372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.54x = 12,531,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,531,797.76/3,528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.55

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