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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.70, 3,111.55 and 1,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.70, 3,111.55 and 1,246.46 is: 1,720.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.70 : 3,111.55 = 1,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.70/3,111.55 = 1,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.70x = 3,111.55 × 1,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.70x = 3,878,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,403.94/2,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.14

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