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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.81, 5,041.83 and 2,254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.81, 5,041.83 and 2,254.75 is: 3,112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.81 : 5,041.83 = 2,254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.81/5,041.83 = 2,254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.81x = 5,041.83 × 2,254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.81x = 11,368,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,368,066.19/3,652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.14

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