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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.34, 3,377.47 and 1,764.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.34, 3,377.47 and 1,764.34 is: 2,645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.34 : 3,377.47 = 1,764.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.34/3,377.47 = 1,764.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.34x = 3,377.47 × 1,764.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.34x = 5,959,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,005.42/2,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.70

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