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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.66, 3,399.00 and 2,162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.66, 3,399.00 and 2,162.84 is: 3,263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.66 : 3,399.00 = 2,162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.66/3,399.00 = 2,162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.66x = 3,399.00 × 2,162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.66x = 7,351,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,351,468.05/2,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.47

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