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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.08, 3,107.99 and 1,257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.08, 3,107.99 and 1,257.38 is: 1,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.08 : 3,107.99 = 1,257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.08/3,107.99 = 1,257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.08x = 3,107.99 × 1,257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.08x = 3,907,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907,902.64/2,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.25

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