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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.55, 3,381.83 and 938.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.55, 3,381.83 and 938.29 is: 1,407.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.55 : 3,381.83 = 938.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.55/3,381.83 = 938.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.55x = 3,381.83 × 938.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.55x = 3,173,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,131.16/2,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.43

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