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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.36, 3,381.30 and 611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.36, 3,381.30 and 611.08 is: 916.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.36 : 3,381.30 = 611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.36/3,381.30 = 611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.36x = 3,381.30 × 611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.36x = 2,066,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,244.80/2,254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.55

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