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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251, 3,378.24 and 1,562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251, 3,378.24 and 1,562.50 is: 2,344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251 : 3,378.24 = 1,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251/3,378.24 = 1,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251x = 3,378.24 × 1,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251x = 5,278,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,278,500/2,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.96

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