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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.42, 3,374.15 and 1,080.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.42, 3,374.15 and 1,080.39 is: 1,619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.42 : 3,374.15 = 1,080.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.42/3,374.15 = 1,080.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.42x = 3,374.15 × 1,080.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.42x = 3,645,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,397.92/2,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.87

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