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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.11, 3,381.95 and 938.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.11, 3,381.95 and 938.58 is: 1,408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.11 : 3,381.95 = 938.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.11/3,381.95 = 938.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.11x = 3,381.95 × 938.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.11x = 3,174,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,232.98/2,254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.20

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