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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.52, 3,370.55 and 1,371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.52, 3,370.55 and 1,371.81 is: 2,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.52 : 3,370.55 = 1,371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.52/3,370.55 = 1,371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.52x = 3,370.55 × 1,371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.52x = 4,623,754.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,754.20/2,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.70

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