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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.74, 3,377.02 and 1,154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.74, 3,377.02 and 1,154.68 is: 1,730.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.74 : 3,377.02 = 1,154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.74/3,377.02 = 1,154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.74x = 3,377.02 × 1,154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.74x = 3,899,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,377.45/2,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.95

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