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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.63, 4,262.85 and 2,252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.63, 4,262.85 and 2,252.71 is: 3,106.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.63 : 4,262.85 = 2,252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.63/4,262.85 = 2,252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.63x = 4,262.85 × 2,252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.63x = 9,602,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,602,964.82/3,091.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.12

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