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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.89, 3,386.79 and 2,157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.89, 3,386.79 and 2,157.69 is: 3,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.89 : 3,386.79 = 2,157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.89/3,386.79 = 2,157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.89x = 3,386.79 × 2,157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.89x = 7,307,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,307,642.92/2,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.80

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