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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.22, 3,109.74 and 1,414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.22, 3,109.74 and 1,414.50 is: 1,951.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.22 : 3,109.74 = 1,414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.22/3,109.74 = 1,414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.22x = 3,109.74 × 1,414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.22x = 4,398,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,727.23/2,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.33

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