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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.88, 3,383.40 and 1,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.88, 3,383.40 and 1,100 is: 1,650.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.88 : 3,383.40 = 1,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.88/3,383.40 = 1,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.88x = 3,383.40 × 1,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.88x = 3,721,740
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,740/2,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.53

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