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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753.58, 5,179.97 and 2,262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753.58, 5,179.97 and 2,262.49 is: 3,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753.58 : 5,179.97 = 2,262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753.58/5,179.97 = 2,262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753.58x = 5,179.97 × 2,262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753.58x = 11,719,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,719,630.33/3,753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.25

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