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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.85, 3,377.87 and 937.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.85, 3,377.87 and 937.52 is: 1,405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.85 : 3,377.87 = 937.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.85/3,377.87 = 937.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.85x = 3,377.87 × 937.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.85x = 3,166,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,809.89/2,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.69

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