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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.06, 3,107.46 and 1,307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.06, 3,107.46 and 1,307.88 is: 1,804.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.06 : 3,107.46 = 1,307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.06/3,107.46 = 1,307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.06x = 3,107.46 × 1,307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.06x = 4,064,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,184.78/2,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.65

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