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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.44, 3,381.02 and 715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.44, 3,381.02 and 715.24 is: 1,072.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.44 : 3,381.02 = 715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.44/3,381.02 = 715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.44x = 3,381.02 × 715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.44x = 2,418,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,240.74/2,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.66

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