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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.33, 3,111.06 and 1,591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.33, 3,111.06 and 1,591.39 is: 2,196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.33 : 3,111.06 = 1,591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.33/3,111.06 = 1,591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.33x = 3,111.06 × 1,591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.33x = 4,950,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,909.77/2,254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.18

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