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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.58, 3,376.90 and 1,081.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.58, 3,376.90 and 1,081.99 is: 1,622.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.58 : 3,376.90 = 1,081.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.58/3,376.90 = 1,081.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.58x = 3,376.90 × 1,081.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.58x = 3,653,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,772.03/2,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.04

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