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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.87, 3,377.52 and 1,096.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.87, 3,377.52 and 1,096.62 is: 1,645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.87 : 3,377.52 = 1,096.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.87/3,377.52 = 1,096.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.87x = 3,377.52 × 1,096.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.87x = 3,703,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,845.54/2,250.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.52

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