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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.55, 3,379.53 and 1,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.55, 3,379.53 and 1,524.20 is: 2,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.55 : 3,379.53 = 1,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.55/3,379.53 = 1,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.55x = 3,379.53 × 1,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.55x = 5,151,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,151,079.63/2,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.75

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