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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.72, 3,104.52 and 2,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.72, 3,104.52 and 2,050.40 is: 2,825.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.72 : 3,104.52 = 2,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.72/3,104.52 = 2,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.72x = 3,104.52 × 2,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.72x = 6,365,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,365,507.81/2,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.70

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