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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.80, 3,107.68 and 2,075.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.80, 3,107.68 and 2,075.31 is: 2,864.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.80 : 3,107.68 = 2,075.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.80/3,107.68 = 2,075.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.80x = 3,107.68 × 2,075.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.80x = 6,449,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,394.19/2,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.11

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