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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.80, 4,021.80 and 2,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.80, 4,021.80 and 2,252.40 is: 3,386.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.80 : 4,021.80 = 2,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.80/4,021.80 = 2,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.80x = 4,021.80 × 2,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.80x = 9,058,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,058,702.32/2,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.68

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