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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.32, 3,381.48 and 1,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.32, 3,381.48 and 1,157.20 is: 1,735.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.32 : 3,381.48 = 1,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.32/3,381.48 = 1,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.32x = 3,381.48 × 1,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.32x = 3,913,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,048.66/2,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.80

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