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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.88, 3,376.35 and 1,210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.88, 3,376.35 and 1,210.64 is: 1,814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.88 : 3,376.35 = 1,210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.88/3,376.35 = 1,210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.88x = 3,376.35 × 1,210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.88x = 4,087,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,527.48/2,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.36

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