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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.69, 3,382.35 and 1,022.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.69, 3,382.35 and 1,022.41 is: 1,533.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.69 : 3,382.35 = 1,022.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.69/3,382.35 = 1,022.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.69x = 3,382.35 × 1,022.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.69x = 3,458,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,148.46/2,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.76

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