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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.81, 3,376.49 and 1,158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.81, 3,376.49 and 1,158.10 is: 1,735.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.81 : 3,376.49 = 1,158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.81/3,376.49 = 1,158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.81x = 3,376.49 × 1,158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.81x = 3,910,298.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,298.84/2,252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.74

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