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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.46, 3,374.52 and 1,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.46, 3,374.52 and 1,017.28 is: 1,525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.46 : 3,374.52 = 1,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.46/3,374.52 = 1,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.46x = 3,374.52 × 1,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.46x = 3,432,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,831.71/2,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.39

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