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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.84, 3,377.22 and 1,081.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.84, 3,377.22 and 1,081.12 is: 1,621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.84 : 3,377.22 = 1,081.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.84/3,377.22 = 1,081.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.84x = 3,377.22 × 1,081.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.84x = 3,651,180.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,180.09/2,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.42

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