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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.84, 3,108.81 and 1,257.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.84, 3,108.81 and 1,257.98 is: 1,735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.84 : 3,108.81 = 1,257.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.84/3,108.81 = 1,257.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.84x = 3,108.81 × 1,257.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.84x = 3,910,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,816.85/2,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.95

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