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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.17, 3,373.78 and 1,080.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.17, 3,373.78 and 1,080.14 is: 1,619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.17 : 3,373.78 = 1,080.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.17/3,373.78 = 1,080.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.17x = 3,373.78 × 1,080.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.17x = 3,644,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,132.46/2,250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.50

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