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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.73, 3,380.76 and 1,083.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.73, 3,380.76 and 1,083.41 is: 1,625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.73 : 3,380.76 = 1,083.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.73/3,380.76 = 1,083.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.73x = 3,380.76 × 1,083.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.73x = 3,662,732.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,732.29/2,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.91

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