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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.75, 3,107.42 and 1,320.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.75, 3,107.42 and 1,320.79 is: 1,822.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.75 : 3,107.42 = 1,320.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.75/3,107.42 = 1,320.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.75x = 3,107.42 × 1,320.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.75x = 4,104,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,249.26/2,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.69

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