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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.64, 3,108.32 and 1,320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.64, 3,108.32 and 1,320.96 is: 1,822.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.64 : 3,108.32 = 1,320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.64/3,108.32 = 1,320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.64x = 3,108.32 × 1,320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.64x = 4,105,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,966.39/2,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.74

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