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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.27, 3,381.05 and 868.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.27, 3,381.05 and 868.25 is: 1,302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.27 : 3,381.05 = 868.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.27/3,381.05 = 868.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.27x = 3,381.05 × 868.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.27x = 2,935,596.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,596.66/2,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.24

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