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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.26, 3,353.76 and 2,194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.26, 3,353.76 and 2,194.02 is: 3,268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.26 : 3,353.76 = 2,194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.26/3,353.76 = 2,194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.26x = 3,353.76 × 2,194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.26x = 7,358,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358,216.52/2,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.49

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