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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.06, 3,374.70 and 1,017.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.06, 3,374.70 and 1,017.18 is: 1,525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.06 : 3,374.70 = 1,017.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.06/3,374.70 = 1,017.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.06x = 3,374.70 × 1,017.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.06x = 3,432,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,687.31/2,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.60

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