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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.26, 3,379.16 and 1,141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.26, 3,379.16 and 1,141.13 is: 1,712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.26 : 3,379.16 = 1,141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.26/3,379.16 = 1,141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.26x = 3,379.16 × 1,141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.26x = 3,856,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,047.59/2,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.08

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