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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.16, 3,377.98 and 1,018.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.16, 3,377.98 and 1,018.48 is: 1,528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.16 : 3,377.98 = 1,018.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.16/3,377.98 = 1,018.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.16x = 3,377.98 × 1,018.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.16x = 3,440,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,405.07/2,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.28

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