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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.26, 3,381.56 and 715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.26, 3,381.56 and 715.26 is: 1,072.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.26 : 3,381.56 = 715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.26/3,381.56 = 715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.26x = 3,381.56 × 715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.26x = 2,418,694.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,694.61/2,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.94

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