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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.11, 3,375.77 and 1,209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.11, 3,375.77 and 1,209.67 is: 1,814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.11 : 3,375.77 = 1,209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.11/3,375.77 = 1,209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.11x = 3,375.77 × 1,209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.11x = 4,083,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,567.70/2,250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.83

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