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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.43, 3,381.03 and 1,528.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.43, 3,381.03 and 1,528.47 is: 2,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.43 : 3,381.03 = 1,528.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.43/3,381.03 = 1,528.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.43x = 3,381.03 × 1,528.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.43x = 5,167,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,802.92/2,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.29

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