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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.02, 3,382.74 and 1,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.02, 3,382.74 and 1,565.52 is: 2,349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.02 : 3,382.74 = 1,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.02/3,382.74 = 1,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.02x = 3,382.74 × 1,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.02x = 5,295,747.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,295,747.12/2,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.47

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