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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.13, 4,118.60 and 2,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.13, 4,118.60 and 2,252.76 is: 3,371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.13 : 4,118.60 = 2,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.13/4,118.60 = 2,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.13x = 4,118.60 × 2,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.13x = 9,278,206.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278,206.07/2,752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.29

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