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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.58, 3,377.10 and 1,017.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.58, 3,377.10 and 1,017.89 is: 1,527.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.58 : 3,377.10 = 1,017.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.58/3,377.10 = 1,017.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.58x = 3,377.10 × 1,017.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.58x = 3,437,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,516.32/2,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.39

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