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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.76, 3,375.78 and 1,844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.76, 3,375.78 and 1,844.76 is: 2,764.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.76 : 3,375.78 = 1,844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.76/3,375.78 = 1,844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.76x = 3,375.78 × 1,844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.76x = 6,227,503.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,503.91/2,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.39

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