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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.10, 3,107.72 and 1,308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.10, 3,107.72 and 1,308.15 is: 1,805.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.10 : 3,107.72 = 1,308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.10/3,107.72 = 1,308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.10x = 3,107.72 × 1,308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.10x = 4,065,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,359.83/2,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.14

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