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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.64, 3,382.97 and 1,021.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.64, 3,382.97 and 1,021.82 is: 1,533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.64 : 3,382.97 = 1,021.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.64/3,382.97 = 1,021.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.64x = 3,382.97 × 1,021.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.64x = 3,456,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,764.38/2,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.18

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