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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.35, 3,377.67 and 1,081.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.35, 3,377.67 and 1,081.62 is: 1,622.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.35 : 3,377.67 = 1,081.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.35/3,377.67 = 1,081.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.35x = 3,377.67 × 1,081.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.35x = 3,653,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,351.37/2,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.02

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