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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.72, 3,374.94 and 1,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.72, 3,374.94 and 1,017.08 is: 1,525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.72 : 3,374.94 = 1,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.72/3,374.94 = 1,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.72x = 3,374.94 × 1,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.72x = 3,432,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,583.98/2,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.78

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