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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.72, 3,374.83 and 934.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.72, 3,374.83 and 934.11 is: 1,400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.72 : 3,374.83 = 934.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.72/3,374.83 = 934.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.72x = 3,374.83 × 934.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.72x = 3,152,462.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,462.45/2,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.65

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