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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.65, 3,109.60 and 1,368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.65, 3,109.60 and 1,368.74 is: 1,889.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.65 : 3,109.60 = 1,368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.65/3,109.60 = 1,368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.65x = 3,109.60 × 1,368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.65x = 4,256,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,233.90/2,252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.43

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