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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.52, 3,109.62 and 1,309.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.52, 3,109.62 and 1,309.13 is: 1,806.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.52 : 3,109.62 = 1,309.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.52/3,109.62 = 1,309.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.52x = 3,109.62 × 1,309.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.52x = 4,070,896.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,896.83/2,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.46

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