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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.43, 3,376.22 and 2,009.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.43, 3,376.22 and 2,009.43 is: 3,011.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.43 : 3,376.22 = 2,009.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.43/3,376.22 = 2,009.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.43x = 3,376.22 × 2,009.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.43x = 6,784,267.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784,267.71/2,252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.98

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