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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.95, 3,106.33 and 1,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.95, 3,106.33 and 1,306.94 is: 1,803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.95 : 3,106.33 = 1,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.95/3,106.33 = 1,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.95x = 3,106.33 × 1,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.95x = 4,059,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,768.13/2,250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.58

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