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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.31, 3,379.93 and 1,019.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.31, 3,379.93 and 1,019.79 is: 1,530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.31 : 3,379.93 = 1,019.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.31/3,379.93 = 1,019.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.31x = 3,379.93 × 1,019.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.31x = 3,446,818.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,818.81/2,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.35

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