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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.42, 3,375.60 and 1,154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.42, 3,375.60 and 1,154.19 is: 1,731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.42 : 3,375.60 = 1,154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.42/3,375.60 = 1,154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.42x = 3,375.60 × 1,154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.42x = 3,896,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,083.76/2,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.27

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