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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.41, 3,377.93 and 1,156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.41, 3,377.93 and 1,156.63 is: 1,734.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.41 : 3,377.93 = 1,156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.41/3,377.93 = 1,156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.41x = 3,377.93 × 1,156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.41x = 3,907,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907,015.18/2,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.59

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