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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.02, 3,106.83 and 1,412.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.02, 3,106.83 and 1,412.15 is: 1,948.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.02 : 3,106.83 = 1,412.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.02/3,106.83 = 1,412.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.02x = 3,106.83 × 1,412.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.02x = 4,387,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,309.98/2,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.17

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