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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.17, 3,377.41 and 1,096.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.17, 3,377.41 and 1,096.73 is: 1,646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.17 : 3,377.41 = 1,096.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.17/3,377.41 = 1,096.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.17x = 3,377.41 × 1,096.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.17x = 3,704,106.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,106.87/2,250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.15

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