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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.13, 3,106.56 and 1,319.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.13, 3,106.56 and 1,319.63 is: 1,821.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.13 : 3,106.56 = 1,319.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.13/3,106.56 = 1,319.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.13x = 3,106.56 × 1,319.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.13x = 4,099,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,494.24/2,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.09

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