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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.07, 3,110.60 and 1,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.07, 3,110.60 and 1,232.02 is: 1,700.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.07 : 3,110.60 = 1,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.07/3,110.60 = 1,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.07x = 3,110.60 × 1,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.07x = 3,832,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,328.38/2,254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.18

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