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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.89, 3,112.88 and 1,416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.89, 3,112.88 and 1,416.81 is: 1,955.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.89 : 3,112.88 = 1,416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.89/3,112.88 = 1,416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.89x = 3,112.88 × 1,416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.89x = 4,410,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,359.51/2,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.91

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