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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.88, 4,133.46 and 2,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.88, 4,133.46 and 2,252.56 is: 3,108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.88 : 4,133.46 = 2,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.88/4,133.46 = 2,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.88x = 4,133.46 × 2,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.88x = 9,310,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,310,866.66/2,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.93

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