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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.08, 3,377.85 and 1,018.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.08, 3,377.85 and 1,018.39 is: 1,528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.08 : 3,377.85 = 1,018.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.08/3,377.85 = 1,018.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.08x = 3,377.85 × 1,018.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.08x = 3,439,968.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,968.66/2,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.14

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