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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.28, 3,377.07 and 1,081.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.28, 3,377.07 and 1,081.53 is: 1,622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.28 : 3,377.07 = 1,081.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.28/3,377.07 = 1,081.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.28x = 3,377.07 × 1,081.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.28x = 3,652,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,402.52/2,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.37

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