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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.01, 4,088.04 and 2,252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.01, 4,088.04 and 2,252.71 is: 3,109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.01 : 4,088.04 = 2,252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.01/4,088.04 = 2,252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.01x = 4,088.04 × 2,252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.01x = 9,209,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,209,158.37/2,962.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.09

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