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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.28, 3,371.43 and 2,060.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.28, 3,371.43 and 2,060.91 is: 3,084.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.28 : 3,371.43 = 2,060.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.28/3,371.43 = 2,060.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.28x = 3,371.43 × 2,060.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.28x = 6,948,213.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,213.80/2,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.97

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