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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.72, 3,108.74 and 1,257.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.72, 3,108.74 and 1,257.98 is: 1,735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.72 : 3,108.74 = 1,257.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.72/3,108.74 = 1,257.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.72x = 3,108.74 × 1,257.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.72x = 3,910,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,710.91/2,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.99

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