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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.52, 3,373.47 and 1,018.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.52, 3,373.47 and 1,018.80 is: 1,527.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.52 : 3,373.47 = 1,018.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.52/3,373.47 = 1,018.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.52x = 3,373.47 × 1,018.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.52x = 3,436,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,891.24/2,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.16

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