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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.76, 3,385.14 and 1,213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.76, 3,385.14 and 1,213.56 is: 1,823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.76 : 3,385.14 = 1,213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.76/3,385.14 = 1,213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.76x = 3,385.14 × 1,213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.76x = 4,108,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,070.50/2,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.57

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