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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.25, 3,378.33 and 1,019.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.25, 3,378.33 and 1,019.43 is: 1,529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.25 : 3,378.33 = 1,019.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.25/3,378.33 = 1,019.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.25x = 3,378.33 × 1,019.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.25x = 3,443,970.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,970.95/2,252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.12

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