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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.31, 3,376.93 and 1,017.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.31, 3,376.93 and 1,017.79 is: 1,527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.31 : 3,376.93 = 1,017.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.31/3,376.93 = 1,017.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.31x = 3,376.93 × 1,017.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.31x = 3,437,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,005.58/2,250.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.35

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