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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.68, 3,108.58 and 1,257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.68, 3,108.58 and 1,257.75 is: 1,735.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.68 : 3,108.58 = 1,257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.68/3,108.58 = 1,257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.68x = 3,108.58 × 1,257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.68x = 3,909,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,813.35/2,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.63

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