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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.26, 3,383.27 and 1,906.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.26, 3,383.27 and 1,906.29 is: 2,863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.26 : 3,383.27 = 1,906.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.26/3,383.27 = 1,906.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.26x = 3,383.27 × 1,906.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.26x = 6,449,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,493.77/2,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.57

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