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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.48, 3,359.03 and 2,128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.48, 3,359.03 and 2,128.72 is: 3,171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.48 : 3,359.03 = 2,128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.48/3,359.03 = 2,128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.48x = 3,359.03 × 2,128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.48x = 7,150,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,423.70/2,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.65

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