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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.00, 3,374.22 and 1,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.00, 3,374.22 and 1,079.28 is: 1,617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.00 : 3,374.22 = 1,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.00/3,374.22 = 1,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.00x = 3,374.22 × 1,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.00x = 3,641,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,728.16/2,251.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.83

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