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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.72, 3,379.92 and 1,213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.72, 3,379.92 and 1,213.96 is: 1,819.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.72 : 3,379.92 = 1,213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.72/3,379.92 = 1,213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.72x = 3,379.92 × 1,213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.72x = 4,103,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,087.68/2,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.78

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