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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.74, 3,108.78 and 1,468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.74, 3,108.78 and 1,468.02 is: 2,026.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.74 : 3,108.78 = 1,468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.74/3,108.78 = 1,468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.74x = 3,108.78 × 1,468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.74x = 4,563,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,751.22/2,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.77

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