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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.60, 3,111.56 and 1,310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.60, 3,111.56 and 1,310.50 is: 1,808.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.60 : 3,111.56 = 1,310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.60/3,111.56 = 1,310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.60x = 3,111.56 × 1,310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.60x = 4,077,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,699.38/2,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.61

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