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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.75, 3,378.58 and 609.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.75, 3,378.58 and 609.19 is: 913.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.75 : 3,378.58 = 609.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.75/3,378.58 = 609.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.75x = 3,378.58 × 609.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.75x = 2,058,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,187.18/2,252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.64

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