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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.06, 3,108.84 and 1,308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.06, 3,108.84 and 1,308.88 is: 1,806.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.06 : 3,108.84 = 1,308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.06/3,108.84 = 1,308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.06x = 3,108.84 × 1,308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.06x = 4,069,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,098.50/2,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.03

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