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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.90, 3,372.63 and 2,174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.90, 3,372.63 and 2,174.03 is: 3,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.90 : 3,372.63 = 2,174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.90/3,372.63 = 2,174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.90x = 3,372.63 × 2,174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.90x = 7,332,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332,198.80/2,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.01

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