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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.32, 3,106.40 and 1,307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.32, 3,106.40 and 1,307.22 is: 1,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.32 : 3,106.40 = 1,307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.32/3,106.40 = 1,307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.32x = 3,106.40 × 1,307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.32x = 4,060,748.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,748.21/2,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.72

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