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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.16, 3,385.92 and 1,771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.16, 3,385.92 and 1,771.02 is: 2,662.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.16 : 3,385.92 = 1,771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.16/3,385.92 = 1,771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.16x = 3,385.92 × 1,771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.16x = 5,996,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,532.04/2,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.57

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