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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.74, 3,382.47 and 956.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.74, 3,382.47 and 956.22 is: 1,434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.74 : 3,382.47 = 956.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.74/3,382.47 = 956.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.74x = 3,382.47 × 956.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.74x = 3,234,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,385.46/2,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.48

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