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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.54, 3,373.31 and 1,016.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.54, 3,373.31 and 1,016.90 is: 1,524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.54 : 3,373.31 = 1,016.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.54/3,373.31 = 1,016.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.54x = 3,373.31 × 1,016.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.54x = 3,430,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,304.61/2,249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.89

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