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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.52, 3,105.24 and 1,305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.52, 3,105.24 and 1,305.82 is: 1,801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.52 : 3,105.24 = 1,305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.52/3,105.24 = 1,305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.52x = 3,105.24 × 1,305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.52x = 4,054,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,883.48/2,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.76

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