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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250, 3,374.48 and 862.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250, 3,374.48 and 862.88 is: 1,294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250 : 3,374.48 = 862.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250/3,374.48 = 862.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250x = 3,374.48 × 862.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250x = 2,911,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,771.30/2,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.12

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