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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.95, 3,374.82 and 1,082.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.95, 3,374.82 and 1,082.67 is: 1,622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.95 : 3,374.82 = 1,082.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.95/3,374.82 = 1,082.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.95x = 3,374.82 × 1,082.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.95x = 3,653,816.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,816.37/2,251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.51

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