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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.64, 3,376.62 and 1,154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.64, 3,376.62 and 1,154.55 is: 1,730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.64 : 3,376.62 = 1,154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.64/3,376.62 = 1,154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.64x = 3,376.62 × 1,154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.64x = 3,898,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,476.62/2,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.63

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