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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.27, 3,381.87 and 694.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.27, 3,381.87 and 694.18 is: 1,041.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.27 : 3,381.87 = 694.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.27/3,381.87 = 694.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.27x = 3,381.87 × 694.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.27x = 2,347,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,626.52/2,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.41

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