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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.09, 3,376.94 and 1,017.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.09, 3,376.94 and 1,017.61 is: 1,527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.09 : 3,376.94 = 1,017.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.09/3,376.94 = 1,017.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.09x = 3,376.94 × 1,017.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.09x = 3,436,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,402.02/2,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.23

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