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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.57, 3,378 and 1,082.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.57, 3,378 and 1,082.25 is: 1,622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.57 : 3,378 = 1,082.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.57/3,378 = 1,082.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.57x = 3,378 × 1,082.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.57x = 3,655,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,840.50/2,252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.96

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