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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.56, 3,100.26 and 1,970.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.56, 3,100.26 and 1,970.19 is: 2,712.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.56 : 3,100.26 = 1,970.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.56/3,100.26 = 1,970.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.56x = 3,100.26 × 1,970.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.56x = 6,108,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,108,101.25/2,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.83

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