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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.29, 3,375.94 and 1,018.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.29, 3,375.94 and 1,018.65 is: 1,527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.29 : 3,375.94 = 1,018.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.29/3,375.94 = 1,018.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.29x = 3,375.94 × 1,018.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.29x = 3,438,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,901.28/2,251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.52

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