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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.13, 3,107.94 and 1,320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.13, 3,107.94 and 1,320.63 is: 1,822.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.13 : 3,107.94 = 1,320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.13/3,107.94 = 1,320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.13x = 3,107.94 × 1,320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.13x = 4,104,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,438.80/2,252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.47

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