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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.09, 3,106.13 and 1,256.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.09, 3,106.13 and 1,256.33 is: 1,733.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.09 : 3,106.13 = 1,256.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.09/3,106.13 = 1,256.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.09x = 3,106.13 × 1,256.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.09x = 3,902,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,318.02/2,251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.53

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