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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.71, 3,108.33 and 1,367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.71, 3,108.33 and 1,367.82 is: 1,888.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.71 : 3,108.33 = 1,367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.71/3,108.33 = 1,367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.71x = 3,108.33 × 1,367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.71x = 4,251,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,635.94/2,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.18

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