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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.65, 3,377.34 and 952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.65, 3,377.34 and 952.12 is: 1,428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.65 : 3,377.34 = 952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.65/3,377.34 = 952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.65x = 3,377.34 × 952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.65x = 3,215,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,632.96/2,250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.76

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