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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.91, 3,378.61 and 1,002.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.91, 3,378.61 and 1,002.33 is: 1,503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.91 : 3,378.61 = 1,002.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.91/3,378.61 = 1,002.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.91x = 3,378.61 × 1,002.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.91x = 3,386,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,465.27/2,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.82

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