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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.19, 3,111.32 and 1,370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.19, 3,111.32 and 1,370.59 is: 1,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.19 : 3,111.32 = 1,370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.19/3,111.32 = 1,370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.19x = 3,111.32 × 1,370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.19x = 4,264,339.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,339.73/2,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.74

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