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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.12, 3,369.96 and 1,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.12, 3,369.96 and 1,151.76 is: 1,724.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.12 : 3,369.96 = 1,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.12/3,369.96 = 1,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.12x = 3,369.96 × 1,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.12x = 3,881,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,385.13/2,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.97

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