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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.55, 3,112.56 and 1,510.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.55, 3,112.56 and 1,510.97 is: 2,085.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.55 : 3,112.56 = 1,510.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.55/3,112.56 = 1,510.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.55x = 3,112.56 × 1,510.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.55x = 4,702,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,969.22/2,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.99

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