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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.07, 3,114.42 and 1,623.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.07, 3,114.42 and 1,623.35 is: 2,242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.07 : 3,114.42 = 1,623.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.07/3,114.42 = 1,623.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.07x = 3,114.42 × 1,623.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.07x = 5,055,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,793.71/2,254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.96

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