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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.20, 3,391.84 and 2,074.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.20, 3,391.84 and 2,074.08 is: 3,124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.20 : 3,391.84 = 2,074.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.20/3,391.84 = 2,074.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.20x = 3,391.84 × 2,074.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.20x = 7,034,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,942.32/2,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.97

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