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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.22, 3,378.40 and 1,156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.22, 3,378.40 and 1,156.28 is: 1,734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.22 : 3,378.40 = 1,156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.22/3,378.40 = 1,156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.22x = 3,378.40 × 1,156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.22x = 3,906,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,376.35/2,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.46

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