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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.40, 3,373.38 and 2,174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.40, 3,373.38 and 2,174.53 is: 3,256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.40 : 3,373.38 = 2,174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.40/3,373.38 = 2,174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.40x = 3,373.38 × 2,174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.40x = 7,335,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,516.01/2,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.76

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