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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.68, 3,379.01 and 609.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.68, 3,379.01 and 609.22 is: 913.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.68 : 3,379.01 = 609.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.68/3,379.01 = 609.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.68x = 3,379.01 × 609.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.68x = 2,058,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,561.65/2,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.83

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