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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.26, 3,379.10 and 1,082.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.26, 3,379.10 and 1,082.54 is: 1,622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.26 : 3,379.10 = 1,082.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.26/3,379.10 = 1,082.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.26x = 3,379.10 × 1,082.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.26x = 3,658,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,010.91/2,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.71

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