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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.84, 3,107.08 and 1,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.84, 3,107.08 and 1,368.04 is: 1,887.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.84 : 3,107.08 = 1,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.84/3,107.08 = 1,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.84x = 3,107.08 × 1,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.84x = 4,250,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,609.72/2,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.62

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