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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.40, 3,370.37 and 1,371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.40, 3,370.37 and 1,371.69 is: 2,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.40 : 3,370.37 = 1,371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.40/3,370.37 = 1,371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.40x = 3,370.37 × 1,371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.40x = 4,623,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,095.97/2,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.52

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