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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.33, 3,108.20 and 1,257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.33, 3,108.20 and 1,257.55 is: 1,735.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.33 : 3,108.20 = 1,257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.33/3,108.20 = 1,257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.33x = 3,108.20 × 1,257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.33x = 3,908,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,716.91/2,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.41

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