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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.41, 3,376.36 and 1,000.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.41, 3,376.36 and 1,000.83 is: 1,501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.41 : 3,376.36 = 1,000.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.41/3,376.36 = 1,000.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.41x = 3,376.36 × 1,000.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.41x = 3,379,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,145.50/2,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.57

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