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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.32, 3,380.94 and 1,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.32, 3,380.94 and 1,889.28 is: 2,833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.32 : 3,380.94 = 1,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.32/3,380.94 = 1,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.32x = 3,380.94 × 1,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.32x = 6,387,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387,542.32/2,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.47

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