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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.24, 3,379.48 and 1,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.24, 3,379.48 and 1,264.44 is: 1,897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.24 : 3,379.48 = 1,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.24/3,379.48 = 1,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.24x = 3,379.48 × 1,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.24x = 4,273,149.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,149.69/2,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.29

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