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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.52, 4,043.07 and 2,252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.52, 4,043.07 and 2,252.81 is: 3,374.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.52 : 4,043.07 = 2,252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.52/4,043.07 = 2,252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.52x = 4,043.07 × 2,252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.52x = 9,108,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108,268.53/2,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.03

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