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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.60, 3,107.34 and 1,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.60, 3,107.34 and 1,320.92 is: 1,822.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.60 : 3,107.34 = 1,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.60/3,107.34 = 1,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.60x = 3,107.34 × 1,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.60x = 4,104,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,547.55/2,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.14

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