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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.25, 3,106.73 and 1,366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.25, 3,106.73 and 1,366.89 is: 1,886.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.25 : 3,106.73 = 1,366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.25/3,106.73 = 1,366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.25x = 3,106.73 × 1,366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.25x = 4,246,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,551.34/2,251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.31

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