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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.82, 3,108.60 and 1,307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.82, 3,108.60 and 1,307.82 is: 1,804.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.82 : 3,108.60 = 1,307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.82/3,108.60 = 1,307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.82x = 3,108.60 × 1,307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.82x = 4,065,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,489.25/2,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.62

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