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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.31, 3,109.38 and 2,068.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.31, 3,109.38 and 2,068.41 is: 2,852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.31 : 3,109.38 = 2,068.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.31/3,109.38 = 2,068.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.31x = 3,109.38 × 2,068.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.31x = 6,431,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431,464.93/2,254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.97

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