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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.59, 3,375.92 and 1,372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.59, 3,375.92 and 1,372.39 is: 2,056.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.59 : 3,375.92 = 1,372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.59/3,375.92 = 1,372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.59x = 3,375.92 × 1,372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.59x = 4,633,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,071.99/2,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.78

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