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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.27, 3,382.86 and 1,099.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.27, 3,382.86 and 1,099.39 is: 1,649.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.27 : 3,382.86 = 1,099.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.27/3,382.86 = 1,099.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.27x = 3,382.86 × 1,099.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.27x = 3,719,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,082.46/2,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.79

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