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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.61, 3,108.27 and 1,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.61, 3,108.27 and 1,366.88 is: 1,886.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.61 : 3,108.27 = 1,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.61/3,108.27 = 1,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.61x = 3,108.27 × 1,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.61x = 4,248,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,621.68/2,252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.09

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