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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.32, 3,377.30 and 1,601.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.32, 3,377.30 and 1,601.51 is: 2,403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.32 : 3,377.30 = 1,601.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.32/3,377.30 = 1,601.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.32x = 3,377.30 × 1,601.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.32x = 5,408,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408,754.83/2,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.55

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