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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.07, 3,375.80 and 1,276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.07, 3,375.80 and 1,276.11 is: 1,912.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.07 : 3,375.80 = 1,276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.07/3,375.80 = 1,276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.07x = 3,375.80 × 1,276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.07x = 4,307,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,892.14/2,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.86

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