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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.20, 3,107.96 and 1,257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.20, 3,107.96 and 1,257.46 is: 1,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.20 : 3,107.96 = 1,257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.20/3,107.96 = 1,257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.20x = 3,107.96 × 1,257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.20x = 3,908,135.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,135.38/2,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.25

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