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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.25, 3,373.09 and 1,078.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.25, 3,373.09 and 1,078.53 is: 1,616.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.25 : 3,373.09 = 1,078.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.25/3,373.09 = 1,078.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.25x = 3,373.09 × 1,078.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.25x = 3,637,988.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,988.45/2,250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.71

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