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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.12, 3,372.96 and 1,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.12, 3,372.96 and 1,153.76 is: 1,727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.12 : 3,372.96 = 1,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.12/3,372.96 = 1,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.12x = 3,372.96 × 1,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.12x = 3,891,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,586.33/2,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.97

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