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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.44, 3,112.14 and 1,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.44, 3,112.14 and 1,323 is: 1,826.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.44 : 3,112.14 = 1,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.44/3,112.14 = 1,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.44x = 3,112.14 × 1,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.44x = 4,117,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,361.22/2,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.33

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