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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.51, 3,108.40 and 1,244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.51, 3,108.40 and 1,244.15 is: 1,716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.51 : 3,108.40 = 1,244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.51/3,108.40 = 1,244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.51x = 3,108.40 × 1,244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.51x = 3,867,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,320.52/2,252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.90

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