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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.73, 3,383.51 and 2,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.73, 3,383.51 and 2,236.16 is: 3,355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.73 : 3,383.51 = 2,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.73/3,383.51 = 2,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.73x = 3,383.51 × 2,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.73x = 7,566,041.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,041.62/2,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.64

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