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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.60, 3,379.87 and 1,211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.60, 3,379.87 and 1,211.38 is: 1,817.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.60 : 3,379.87 = 1,211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.60/3,379.87 = 1,211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.60x = 3,379.87 × 1,211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.60x = 4,094,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,306.92/2,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.59

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