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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.46, 3,477.16 and 2,252.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.46, 3,477.16 and 2,252.07 is: 3,109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.46 : 3,477.16 = 2,252.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.46/3,477.16 = 2,252.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.46x = 3,477.16 × 2,252.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.46x = 7,830,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830,790.34/2,518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.36

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