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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.78, 3,377.14 and 1,209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.78, 3,377.14 and 1,209.56 is: 1,814.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.78 : 3,377.14 = 1,209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.78/3,377.14 = 1,209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.78x = 3,377.14 × 1,209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.78x = 4,084,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,853.46/2,250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.86

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