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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.44, 3,373.44 and 1,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.44, 3,373.44 and 1,326.16 is: 1,986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.44 : 3,373.44 = 1,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.44/3,373.44 = 1,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.44x = 3,373.44 × 1,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.44x = 4,473,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,721.19/2,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.17

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