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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.27, 3,378.42 and 608.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.27, 3,378.42 and 608.69 is: 913.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.27 : 3,378.42 = 608.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.27/3,378.42 = 608.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.27x = 3,378.42 × 608.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.27x = 2,056,393.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,393.58/2,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.03

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