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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.74, 3,377.22 and 1,018.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.74, 3,377.22 and 1,018.86 is: 1,528.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.74 : 3,377.22 = 1,018.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.74/3,377.22 = 1,018.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.74x = 3,377.22 × 1,018.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.74x = 3,440,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,922.81/2,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.12

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