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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.34, 3,359.27 and 2,173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.34, 3,359.27 and 2,173.97 is: 3,242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.34 : 3,359.27 = 2,173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.34/3,359.27 = 2,173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.34x = 3,359.27 × 2,173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.34x = 7,302,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,966.04/2,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.39

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