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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.24, 3,379.08 and 1,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.24, 3,379.08 and 1,082.52 is: 1,622.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.24 : 3,379.08 = 1,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.24/3,379.08 = 1,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.24x = 3,379.08 × 1,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.24x = 3,657,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,921.68/2,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.69

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