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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.68, 4,300.46 and 2,252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.68, 4,300.46 and 2,252.58 is: 3,378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.68 : 4,300.46 = 2,252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.68/4,300.46 = 2,252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.68x = 4,300.46 × 2,252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.68x = 9,687,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687,130.19/2,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.04

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