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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.70, 3,379.71 and 1,329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.70, 3,379.71 and 1,329.10 is: 1,994.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.70 : 3,379.71 = 1,329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.70/3,379.71 = 1,329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.70x = 3,379.71 × 1,329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.70x = 4,491,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,972.56/2,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.04

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