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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.66, 3,111.42 and 1,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.66, 3,111.42 and 1,311 is: 1,809.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.66 : 3,111.42 = 1,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.66/3,111.42 = 1,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.66x = 3,111.42 × 1,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.66x = 4,079,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,071.62/2,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.18

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