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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.22, 3,376.79 and 1,017.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.22, 3,376.79 and 1,017.77 is: 1,526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.22 : 3,376.79 = 1,017.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.22/3,376.79 = 1,017.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.22x = 3,376.79 × 1,017.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.22x = 3,436,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,773.59/2,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.63

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