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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.49, 3,110.06 and 1,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.49, 3,110.06 and 1,508.48 is: 2,080.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.49 : 3,110.06 = 1,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.49/3,110.06 = 1,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.49x = 3,110.06 × 1,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.49x = 4,691,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,463.31/2,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.94

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