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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.45, 3,382.20 and 715.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.45, 3,382.20 and 715.45 is: 1,073.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.45 : 3,382.20 = 715.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.45/3,382.20 = 715.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.45x = 3,382.20 × 715.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.45x = 2,419,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,778.08/2,254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.34

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