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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.44, 3,377.40 and 1,278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.44, 3,377.40 and 1,278.48 is: 1,917.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.44 : 3,377.40 = 1,278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.44/3,377.40 = 1,278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.44x = 3,377.40 × 1,278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.44x = 4,317,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,938.35/2,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.86

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