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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.08, 3,382.82 and 1,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.08, 3,382.82 and 1,473.88 is: 2,211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.08 : 3,382.82 = 1,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.08/3,382.82 = 1,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.08x = 3,382.82 × 1,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.08x = 4,985,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,870.74/2,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.93

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