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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.85, 3,379.26 and 1,156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.85, 3,379.26 and 1,156.62 is: 1,734.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.85 : 3,379.26 = 1,156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.85/3,379.26 = 1,156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.85x = 3,379.26 × 1,156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.85x = 3,908,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,519.70/2,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.92

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