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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.46, 3,375.74 and 1,211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.46, 3,375.74 and 1,211.32 is: 1,817.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.46 : 3,375.74 = 1,211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.46/3,375.74 = 1,211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.46x = 3,375.74 × 1,211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.46x = 4,089,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,095.32/2,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.00

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