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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.60, 4,128.90 and 2,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.60, 4,128.90 and 2,234.20 is: 3,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.60 : 4,128.90 = 2,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.60/4,128.90 = 2,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.60x = 4,128.90 × 2,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.60x = 9,224,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,224,788.38/2,752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.30

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