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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.36, 3,377.20 and 1,154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.36, 3,377.20 and 1,154.52 is: 1,733.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.36 : 3,377.20 = 1,154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.36/3,377.20 = 1,154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.36x = 3,377.20 × 1,154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.36x = 3,899,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,044.94/2,249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.40

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