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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.47, 3,378.79 and 609.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.47, 3,378.79 and 609.03 is: 913.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.47 : 3,378.79 = 609.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.47/3,378.79 = 609.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.47x = 3,378.79 × 609.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.47x = 2,057,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,782.95/2,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.57

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