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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.16, 3,106.83 and 1,919.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.16, 3,106.83 and 1,919.48 is: 2,649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.16 : 3,106.83 = 1,919.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.16/3,106.83 = 1,919.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.16x = 3,106.83 × 1,919.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.16x = 5,963,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,963,498.05/2,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,649.08

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