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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.73, 3,108.44 and 1,308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.73, 3,108.44 and 1,308.61 is: 1,805.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.73 : 3,108.44 = 1,308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.73/3,108.44 = 1,308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.73x = 3,108.44 × 1,308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.73x = 4,067,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,725.34/2,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.69

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