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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.50, 3,110.34 and 1,414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.50, 3,110.34 and 1,414.86 is: 1,951.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.50 : 3,110.34 = 1,414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.50/3,110.34 = 1,414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.50x = 3,110.34 × 1,414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.50x = 4,400,695.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,695.65/2,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.96

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