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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.56, 3,381.84 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.56, 3,381.84 and 611.04 is: 916.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.56 : 3,381.84 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.56/3,381.84 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.56x = 3,381.84 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.56x = 2,066,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,439.51/2,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.56

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