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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.64, 3,108.24 and 1,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.64, 3,108.24 and 1,941.60 is: 2,679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.64 : 3,108.24 = 1,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.64/3,108.24 = 1,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.64x = 3,108.24 × 1,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.64x = 6,034,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,958.78/2,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.06

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