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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.88, 3,378.96 and 609.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.88, 3,378.96 and 609.54 is: 914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.88 : 3,378.96 = 609.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.88/3,378.96 = 609.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.88x = 3,378.96 × 609.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.88x = 2,059,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,611.28/2,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.21

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