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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.36, 3,106.48 and 1,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.36, 3,106.48 and 1,366.44 is: 1,886.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.36 : 3,106.48 = 1,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.36/3,106.48 = 1,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.36x = 3,106.48 × 1,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.36x = 4,244,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,818.53/2,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.28

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