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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.13, 3,381.14 and 1,020.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.13, 3,381.14 and 1,020.09 is: 1,530.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.13 : 3,381.14 = 1,020.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.13/3,381.14 = 1,020.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.13x = 3,381.14 × 1,020.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.13x = 3,449,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,082.33/2,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.12

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