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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.13, 3,372.98 and 2,174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.13, 3,372.98 and 2,174.29 is: 3,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.13 : 3,372.98 = 2,174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.13/3,372.98 = 2,174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.13x = 3,372.98 × 2,174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.13x = 7,333,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,333,825.81/2,252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.40

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