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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.95, 3,379.42 and 1,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.95, 3,379.42 and 1,385.44 is: 2,078.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.95 : 3,379.42 = 1,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.95/3,379.42 = 1,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.95x = 3,379.42 × 1,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.95x = 4,681,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,976.93/2,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.16

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