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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.90, 3,108.94 and 1,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.90, 3,108.94 and 1,244.67 is: 1,717.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.90 : 3,108.94 = 1,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.90/3,108.94 = 1,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.90x = 3,108.94 × 1,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.90x = 3,869,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,601.24/2,252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.61

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