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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.30, 3,106.20 and 1,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.30, 3,106.20 and 1,367.50 is: 1,886.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.30 : 3,106.20 = 1,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.30/3,106.20 = 1,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.30x = 3,106.20 × 1,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.30x = 4,247,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,728.50/2,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.79

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