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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.08, 3,120.30 and 1,378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.08, 3,120.30 and 1,378.52 is: 1,901.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.08 : 3,120.30 = 1,378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.08/3,120.30 = 1,378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.08x = 3,120.30 × 1,378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.08x = 4,301,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,395.96/2,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.52

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