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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.77, 3,110.45 and 1,508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.77, 3,110.45 and 1,508.76 is: 2,081.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.77 : 3,110.45 = 1,508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.77/3,110.45 = 1,508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.77x = 3,110.45 × 1,508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.77x = 4,692,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,918.77/2,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.33

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