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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.28, 3,372.93 and 1,275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.28, 3,372.93 and 1,275.42 is: 1,910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.28 : 3,372.93 = 1,275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.28/3,372.93 = 1,275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.28x = 3,372.93 × 1,275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.28x = 4,301,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,902.38/2,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.02

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