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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.14, 3,123.85 and 2,192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.14, 3,123.85 and 2,192.20 is: 3,040.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.14 : 3,123.85 = 2,192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.14/3,123.85 = 2,192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.14x = 3,123.85 × 2,192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.14x = 6,848,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848,103.97/2,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.71

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