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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.52, 3,381.73 and 868.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.52, 3,381.73 and 868.15 is: 1,302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.52 : 3,381.73 = 868.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.52/3,381.73 = 868.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.52x = 3,381.73 × 868.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.52x = 2,935,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,848.90/2,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.21

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