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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.29, 3,374.44 and 1,017.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.29, 3,374.44 and 1,017.65 is: 1,526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.29 : 3,374.44 = 1,017.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.29/3,374.44 = 1,017.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.29x = 3,374.44 × 1,017.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.29x = 3,433,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,979.45/2,250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.02

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