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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.07, 3,111.66 and 1,621.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.07, 3,111.66 and 1,621.35 is: 2,240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.07 : 3,111.66 = 1,621.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.07/3,111.66 = 1,621.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.07x = 3,111.66 × 1,621.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.07x = 5,045,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,089.94/2,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.20

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