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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.48, 3,382.08 and 1,021.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.48, 3,382.08 and 1,021.84 is: 1,532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.48 : 3,382.08 = 1,021.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.48/3,382.08 = 1,021.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.48x = 3,382.08 × 1,021.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.48x = 3,455,944.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,944.63/2,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.92

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