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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.54, 3,373.02 and 1,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.54, 3,373.02 and 1,017.60 is: 1,525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.54 : 3,373.02 = 1,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.54/3,373.02 = 1,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.54x = 3,373.02 × 1,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.54x = 3,432,385.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,385.15/2,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.14

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