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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.37, 3,362.09 and 2,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.37, 3,362.09 and 2,089.76 is: 3,119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.37 : 3,362.09 = 2,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.37/3,362.09 = 2,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.37x = 3,362.09 × 2,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.37x = 7,025,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025,961.20/2,252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.36

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