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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.99, 3,373.37 and 1,324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.99, 3,373.37 and 1,324.74 is: 1,984.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.99 : 3,373.37 = 1,324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.99/3,373.37 = 1,324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.99x = 3,373.37 × 1,324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.99x = 4,468,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,831.55/2,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.40

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