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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250, 3,105 and 1,318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250, 3,105 and 1,318.50 is: 1,819.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250 : 3,105 = 1,318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250/3,105 = 1,318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250x = 3,105 × 1,318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250x = 4,093,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,942.50/2,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.53

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