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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.04, 3,385.02 and 1,102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.04, 3,385.02 and 1,102.52 is: 1,653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.04 : 3,385.02 = 1,102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.04/3,385.02 = 1,102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.04x = 3,385.02 × 1,102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.04x = 3,732,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,052.25/2,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.52

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