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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.27, 3,376.74 and 1,326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.27, 3,376.74 and 1,326.97 is: 1,987.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.27 : 3,376.74 = 1,326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.27/3,376.74 = 1,326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.27x = 3,376.74 × 1,326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.27x = 4,480,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,815.79/2,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.71

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