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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.17, 3,107.68 and 1,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.17, 3,107.68 and 1,257.36 is: 1,734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.17 : 3,107.68 = 1,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.17/3,107.68 = 1,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.17x = 3,107.68 × 1,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.17x = 3,907,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907,472.52/2,252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.98

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