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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.11, 3,370.46 and 1,153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.11, 3,370.46 and 1,153.11 is: 1,726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.11 : 3,370.46 = 1,153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.11/3,370.46 = 1,153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.11x = 3,370.46 × 1,153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.11x = 3,886,505.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,505.37/2,251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.48

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