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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.43, 5,182.07 and 2,262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.43, 5,182.07 and 2,262.69 is: 3,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.43 : 5,182.07 = 2,262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.43/5,182.07 = 2,262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.43x = 5,182.07 × 2,262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.43x = 11,725,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,725,406.65/3,755.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.25

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