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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.55, 3,379.12 and 692.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.55, 3,379.12 and 692.66 is: 1,039.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.55 : 3,379.12 = 692.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.55/3,379.12 = 692.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.55x = 3,379.12 × 692.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.55x = 2,340,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,582.99/2,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.08

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