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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.90, 3,376.56 and 1,156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.90, 3,376.56 and 1,156.20 is: 1,734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.90 : 3,376.56 = 1,156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.90/3,376.56 = 1,156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.90x = 3,376.56 × 1,156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.90x = 3,903,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,978.67/2,250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.41

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