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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.55, 3,379.20 and 1,843.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.55, 3,379.20 and 1,843.29 is: 2,765.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.55 : 3,379.20 = 1,843.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.55/3,379.20 = 1,843.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.55x = 3,379.20 × 1,843.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.55x = 6,228,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,228,845.57/2,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.24

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