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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.25, 3,377.12 and 1,561.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.25, 3,377.12 and 1,561.75 is: 2,343.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.25 : 3,377.12 = 1,561.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.25/3,377.12 = 1,561.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.25x = 3,377.12 × 1,561.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.25x = 5,274,200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274,200.91/2,250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.83

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