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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.74, 3,381.24 and 1,332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.74, 3,381.24 and 1,332.18 is: 1,997.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.74 : 3,381.24 = 1,332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.74/3,381.24 = 1,332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.74x = 3,381.24 × 1,332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.74x = 4,504,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,420.30/2,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.76

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