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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.83, 4,125.18 and 2,169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.83, 4,125.18 and 2,169.24 is: 3,250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.83 : 4,125.18 = 2,169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.83/4,125.18 = 2,169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.83x = 4,125.18 × 2,169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.83x = 8,948,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,948,505.46/2,752.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.66

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