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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.52, 3,411.90 and 2,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.52, 3,411.90 and 2,252.04 is: 3,375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.52 : 3,411.90 = 2,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.52/3,411.90 = 2,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.52x = 3,411.90 × 2,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.52x = 7,683,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,683,735.28/2,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.21

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