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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.96, 3,106.72 and 1,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.96, 3,106.72 and 1,307.68 is: 1,804.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.96 : 3,106.72 = 1,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.96/3,106.72 = 1,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.96x = 3,106.72 × 1,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.96x = 4,062,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,595.61/2,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.03

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