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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.61, 3,371.32 and 2,166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.61, 3,371.32 and 2,166.35 is: 3,242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.61 : 3,371.32 = 2,166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.61/3,371.32 = 2,166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.61x = 3,371.32 × 2,166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.61x = 7,303,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,303,444.93/2,252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.21

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