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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.22, 3,109.23 and 1,552.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.22, 3,109.23 and 1,552.38 is: 2,143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.22 : 3,109.23 = 1,552.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.22/3,109.23 = 1,552.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.22x = 3,109.23 × 1,552.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.22x = 4,826,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,706.47/2,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.09

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