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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.13, 3,378.75 and 1,211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.13, 3,378.75 and 1,211.68 is: 1,817.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.13 : 3,378.75 = 1,211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.13/3,378.75 = 1,211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.13x = 3,378.75 × 1,211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.13x = 4,093,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,963.80/2,252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.82

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