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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.17, 3,372.12 and 1,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.17, 3,372.12 and 1,323.90 is: 1,983.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.17 : 3,372.12 = 1,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.17/3,372.12 = 1,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.17x = 3,372.12 × 1,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.17x = 4,464,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,349.67/2,251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.12

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