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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.18, 3,378.26 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.18, 3,378.26 and 608.72 is: 913.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.18 : 3,378.26 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.18/3,378.26 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.18x = 3,378.26 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.18x = 2,056,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,414.43/2,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.08

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