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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.99, 3,373.27 and 1,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.99, 3,373.27 and 1,015.33 is: 1,521.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.99 : 3,373.27 = 1,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.99/3,373.27 = 1,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.99x = 3,373.27 × 1,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.99x = 3,424,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,982.23/2,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.54

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