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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.23, 3,376.26 and 1,154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.23, 3,376.26 and 1,154.17 is: 1,730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.23 : 3,376.26 = 1,154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.23/3,376.26 = 1,154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.23x = 3,376.26 × 1,154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.23x = 3,896,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,778.00/2,252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.19

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