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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.45, 3,376.81 and 1,518.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.45, 3,376.81 and 1,518.49 is: 2,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.45 : 3,376.81 = 1,518.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.45/3,376.81 = 1,518.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.45x = 3,376.81 × 1,518.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.45x = 5,127,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127,652.22/2,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.50

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