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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.54, 3,106.16 and 1,454.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.54, 3,106.16 and 1,454.85 is: 2,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.54 : 3,106.16 = 1,454.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.54/3,106.16 = 1,454.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.54x = 3,106.16 × 1,454.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.54x = 4,518,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,989.60/2,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.96

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