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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.89, 3,106.41 and 1,306.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.89, 3,106.41 and 1,306.98 is: 1,803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.89 : 3,106.41 = 1,306.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.89/3,106.41 = 1,306.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.89x = 3,106.41 × 1,306.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.89x = 4,060,011.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,011.64/2,250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.73

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