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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.30, 3,373.96 and 1,080.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.30, 3,373.96 and 1,080.27 is: 1,619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.30 : 3,373.96 = 1,080.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.30/3,373.96 = 1,080.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.30x = 3,373.96 × 1,080.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.30x = 3,644,787.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,787.77/2,250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.69

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