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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.92, 3,106.18 and 1,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.92, 3,106.18 and 1,306.68 is: 1,803.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.92 : 3,106.18 = 1,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.92/3,106.18 = 1,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.92x = 3,106.18 × 1,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.92x = 4,058,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,783.28/2,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.17

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