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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.44, 3,107.24 and 1,857.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.44, 3,107.24 and 1,857.28 is: 2,559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.44 : 3,107.24 = 1,857.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.44/3,107.24 = 1,857.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.44x = 3,107.24 × 1,857.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.44x = 5,771,014.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771,014.71/2,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.84

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