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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.83, 3,374.79 and 1,017.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.83, 3,374.79 and 1,017.01 is: 1,525.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.83 : 3,374.79 = 1,017.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.83/3,374.79 = 1,017.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.83x = 3,374.79 × 1,017.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.83x = 3,432,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,195.18/2,249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.54

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