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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.19, 3,109.17 and 1,414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.19, 3,109.17 and 1,414.14 is: 1,952.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.19 : 3,109.17 = 1,414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.19/3,109.17 = 1,414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.19x = 3,109.17 × 1,414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.19x = 4,396,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,801.66/2,252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.23

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