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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.13, 3,109.82 and 1,414.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.13, 3,109.82 and 1,414.25 is: 1,952.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.13 : 3,109.82 = 1,414.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.13/3,109.82 = 1,414.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.13x = 3,109.82 × 1,414.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.13x = 4,398,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,062.94/2,252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.85

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