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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.34, 3,375.36 and 1,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.34, 3,375.36 and 1,323 is: 1,984.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.34 : 3,375.36 = 1,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.34/3,375.36 = 1,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.34x = 3,375.36 × 1,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.34x = 4,465,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,601.28/2,250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.41

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