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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.40, 3,377.52 and 1,156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.40, 3,377.52 and 1,156.20 is: 1,733.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.40 : 3,377.52 = 1,156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.40/3,377.52 = 1,156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.40x = 3,377.52 × 1,156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.40x = 3,905,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,088.62/2,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.75

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