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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.36, 3,371.56 and 1,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.36, 3,371.56 and 1,374.44 is: 2,058.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.36 : 3,371.56 = 1,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.36/3,371.56 = 1,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.36x = 3,371.56 × 1,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.36x = 4,634,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,006.93/2,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.31

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