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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.32, 3,375.24 and 1,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.32, 3,375.24 and 1,276 is: 1,912.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.32 : 3,375.24 = 1,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.32/3,375.24 = 1,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.32x = 3,375.24 × 1,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.32x = 4,306,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,806.24/2,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.16

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