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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.03, 3,107.66 and 1,257.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.03, 3,107.66 and 1,257.11 is: 1,734.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.03 : 3,107.66 = 1,257.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.03/3,107.66 = 1,257.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.03x = 3,107.66 × 1,257.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.03x = 3,906,671.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,671.95/2,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.74

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