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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.84, 3,376.30 and 1,018.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.84, 3,376.30 and 1,018.02 is: 1,527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.84 : 3,376.30 = 1,018.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.84/3,376.30 = 1,018.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.84x = 3,376.30 × 1,018.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.84x = 3,437,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,140.93/2,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.05

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