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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.82, 3,111.21 and 1,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.82, 3,111.21 and 1,310.72 is: 1,808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.82 : 3,111.21 = 1,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.82/3,111.21 = 1,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.82x = 3,111.21 × 1,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.82x = 4,077,909.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,909.62/2,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.53

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