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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.98, 4,009.35 and 2,252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.98, 4,009.35 and 2,252.90 is: 3,374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.98 : 4,009.35 = 2,252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.98/4,009.35 = 2,252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.98x = 4,009.35 × 2,252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.98x = 9,032,664.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,032,664.62/2,676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.20

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