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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.31, 3,106.26 and 1,367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.31, 3,106.26 and 1,367.09 is: 1,886.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.31 : 3,106.26 = 1,367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.31/3,106.26 = 1,367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.31x = 3,106.26 × 1,367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.31x = 4,246,536.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,536.98/2,251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.25

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