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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.76, 3,379.32 and 609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.76, 3,379.32 and 609.24 is: 913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.76 : 3,379.32 = 609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.76/3,379.32 = 609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.76x = 3,379.32 × 609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.76x = 2,058,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,816.92/2,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.91

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