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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.08, 3,966.36 and 2,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.08, 3,966.36 and 2,252 is: 3,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.08 : 3,966.36 = 2,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.08/3,966.36 = 2,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.08x = 3,966.36 × 2,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.08x = 8,932,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,932,242.72/2,874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.86

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