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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.12, 3,378.76 and 1,211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.12, 3,378.76 and 1,211.66 is: 1,817.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.12 : 3,378.76 = 1,211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.12/3,378.76 = 1,211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.12x = 3,378.76 × 1,211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.12x = 4,093,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,908.34/2,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.80

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