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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.24, 3,106.89 and 1,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.24, 3,106.89 and 1,366.72 is: 1,886.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.24 : 3,106.89 = 1,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.24/3,106.89 = 1,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.24x = 3,106.89 × 1,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.24x = 4,246,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,240.93/2,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.18

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