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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.63, 3,377.37 and 1,081.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.63, 3,377.37 and 1,081.24 is: 1,621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.63 : 3,377.37 = 1,081.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.63/3,377.37 = 1,081.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.63x = 3,377.37 × 1,081.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.63x = 3,651,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,747.54/2,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.10

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