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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.40, 3,382.24 and 1,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.40, 3,382.24 and 1,365.92 is: 2,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.40 : 3,382.24 = 1,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.40/3,382.24 = 1,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.40x = 3,382.24 × 1,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.40x = 4,619,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619,869.26/2,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.27

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