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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.57, 3,372.68 and 1,511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.57, 3,372.68 and 1,511.16 is: 2,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.57 : 3,372.68 = 1,511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.57/3,372.68 = 1,511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.57x = 3,372.68 × 1,511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.57x = 5,096,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096,651.55/2,252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.60

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