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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.60, 3,373.62 and 932.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.60, 3,373.62 and 932.52 is: 1,397.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.60 : 3,373.62 = 932.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.60/3,373.62 = 932.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.60x = 3,373.62 × 932.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.60x = 3,145,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,968.12/2,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.84

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