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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.12, 3,373.70 and 1,373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.12, 3,373.70 and 1,373.54 is: 2,057.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.12 : 3,373.70 = 1,373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.12/3,373.70 = 1,373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.12x = 3,373.70 × 1,373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.12x = 4,633,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,888.16/2,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.57

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