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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.47, 3,109.71 and 1,309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.47, 3,109.71 and 1,309.34 is: 1,806.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.47 : 3,109.71 = 1,309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.47/3,109.71 = 1,309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.47x = 3,109.71 × 1,309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.47x = 4,071,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,652.14/2,253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.84

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