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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.45, 3,108.39 and 1,367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.45, 3,108.39 and 1,367.66 is: 1,887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.45 : 3,108.39 = 1,367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.45/3,108.39 = 1,367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.45x = 3,108.39 × 1,367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.45x = 4,251,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,220.67/2,252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.38

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