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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.92, 3,106.72 and 1,496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.92, 3,106.72 and 1,496.06 is: 2,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.92 : 3,106.72 = 1,496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.92/3,106.72 = 1,496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.92x = 3,106.72 × 1,496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.92x = 4,647,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,839.52/2,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.95

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