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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.62, 3,377.39 and 1,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.62, 3,377.39 and 1,018.16 is: 1,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.62 : 3,377.39 = 1,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.62/3,377.39 = 1,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.62x = 3,377.39 × 1,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.62x = 3,438,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,723.40/2,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.22

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