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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.05, 3,109.73 and 1,309.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.05, 3,109.73 and 1,309.69 is: 1,806.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.05 : 3,109.73 = 1,309.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.05/3,109.73 = 1,309.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.05x = 3,109.73 × 1,309.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.05x = 4,072,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,767.96/2,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.87

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