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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.62, 3,115.35 and 1,735.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.62, 3,115.35 and 1,735.14 is: 2,397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.62 : 3,115.35 = 1,735.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.62/3,115.35 = 1,735.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.62x = 3,115.35 × 1,735.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.62x = 5,405,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,405,568.40/2,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.55

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