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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.40, 3,378.44 and 609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.40, 3,378.44 and 609.04 is: 913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.40 : 3,378.44 = 609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.40/3,378.44 = 609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.40x = 3,378.44 × 609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.40x = 2,057,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,605.10/2,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.52

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