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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.16, 3,105.82 and 1,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.16, 3,105.82 and 1,365.44 is: 1,883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.16 : 3,105.82 = 1,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.16/3,105.82 = 1,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.16x = 3,105.82 × 1,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.16x = 4,240,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,810.86/2,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.83

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