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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.70, 3,109.32 and 1,368.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.70, 3,109.32 and 1,368.99 is: 1,889.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.70 : 3,109.32 = 1,368.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.70/3,109.32 = 1,368.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.70x = 3,109.32 × 1,368.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.70x = 4,256,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,627.99/2,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.57

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