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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.28, 3,378.57 and 1,082.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.28, 3,378.57 and 1,082.53 is: 1,623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.28 : 3,378.57 = 1,082.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.28/3,378.57 = 1,082.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.28x = 3,378.57 × 1,082.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.28x = 3,657,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,403.38/2,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.87

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