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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.25, 3,381.75 and 1,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.25, 3,381.75 and 1,326.24 is: 1,993.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.25 : 3,381.75 = 1,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.25/3,381.75 = 1,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.25x = 3,381.75 × 1,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.25x = 4,485,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,012.12/2,250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.12

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