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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.91, 3,376.49 and 1,959.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.91, 3,376.49 and 1,959.19 is: 2,936.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.91 : 3,376.49 = 1,959.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.91/3,376.49 = 1,959.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.91x = 3,376.49 × 1,959.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.91x = 6,615,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,167.21/2,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.27

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