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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.82, 3,109.98 and 1,308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.82, 3,109.98 and 1,308.82 is: 1,806.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.82 : 3,109.98 = 1,308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.82/3,109.98 = 1,308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.82x = 3,109.98 × 1,308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.82x = 4,070,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,404.02/2,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.00

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