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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.62, 3,111.94 and 1,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.62, 3,111.94 and 1,311.16 is: 1,809.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.62 : 3,111.94 = 1,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.62/3,111.94 = 1,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.62x = 3,111.94 × 1,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.62x = 4,080,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,251.25/2,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.73

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