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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.08, 3,104.42 and 1,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.08, 3,104.42 and 1,504.68 is: 2,075.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.08 : 3,104.42 = 1,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.08/3,104.42 = 1,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.08x = 3,104.42 × 1,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.08x = 4,671,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,158.69/2,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.07

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