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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.21, 3,382.46 and 1,266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.21, 3,382.46 and 1,266.41 is: 1,900.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.21 : 3,382.46 = 1,266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.21/3,382.46 = 1,266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.21x = 3,382.46 × 1,266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.21x = 4,283,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,581.17/2,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.26

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