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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.49, 3,107.86 and 1,368.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.49, 3,107.86 and 1,368.31 is: 1,887.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.49 : 3,107.86 = 1,368.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.49/3,107.86 = 1,368.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.49x = 3,107.86 × 1,368.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.49x = 4,252,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,508.15/2,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.91

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