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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.63, 3,111.69 and 1,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.63, 3,111.69 and 1,310.44 is: 1,808.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.63 : 3,111.69 = 1,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.63/3,111.69 = 1,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.63x = 3,111.69 × 1,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.63x = 4,077,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,683.04/2,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.58

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