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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.72, 3,109.96 and 2,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.72, 3,109.96 and 2,068.88 is: 2,853.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.72 : 3,109.96 = 2,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.72/3,109.96 = 2,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.72x = 3,109.96 × 2,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.72x = 6,434,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,434,134.04/2,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.63

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