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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.02, 3,105.86 and 1,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.02, 3,105.86 and 1,366.86 is: 1,885.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.02 : 3,105.86 = 1,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.02/3,105.86 = 1,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.02x = 3,105.86 × 1,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.02x = 4,245,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,275.80/2,251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.93

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