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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.16, 3,377.70 and 1,905.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.16, 3,377.70 and 1,905.86 is: 2,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.16 : 3,377.70 = 1,905.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.16/3,377.70 = 1,905.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.16x = 3,377.70 × 1,905.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.16x = 6,437,423.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,437,423.32/2,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.80

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