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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.16, 3,381.18 and 1,266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.16, 3,381.18 and 1,266.97 is: 1,900.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.16 : 3,381.18 = 1,266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.16/3,381.18 = 1,266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.16x = 3,381.18 × 1,266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.16x = 4,283,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,853.62/2,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.42

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