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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.39, 3,111.24 and 1,310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.39, 3,111.24 and 1,310.48 is: 1,808.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.39 : 3,111.24 = 1,310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.39/3,111.24 = 1,310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.39x = 3,111.24 × 1,310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.39x = 4,077,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,217.80/2,254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.57

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