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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.12, 3,111.30 and 1,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.12, 3,111.30 and 1,322.92 is: 1,825.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.12 : 3,111.30 = 1,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.12/3,111.30 = 1,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.12x = 3,111.30 × 1,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.12x = 4,116,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,001.00/2,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.99

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