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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.48, 3,378.72 and 1,018.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.48, 3,378.72 and 1,018.44 is: 1,527.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.48 : 3,378.72 = 1,018.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.48/3,378.72 = 1,018.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.48x = 3,378.72 × 1,018.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.48x = 3,441,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,027.42/2,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.67

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