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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.24, 3,376.48 and 1,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.24, 3,376.48 and 1,262.44 is: 1,894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.24 : 3,376.48 = 1,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.24/3,376.48 = 1,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.24x = 3,376.48 × 1,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.24x = 4,262,603.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,603.41/2,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.29

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