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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.79, 3,378.18 and 1,020.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.79, 3,378.18 and 1,020.15 is: 1,529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.79 : 3,378.18 = 1,020.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.79/3,378.18 = 1,020.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.79x = 3,378.18 × 1,020.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.79x = 3,446,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,233.44/2,252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.77

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