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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.86, 3,108.24 and 1,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.86, 3,108.24 and 1,695.96 is: 2,337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.86 : 3,108.24 = 1,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.86/3,108.24 = 1,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.86x = 3,108.24 × 1,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.86x = 5,271,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,271,450.71/2,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.82

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