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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.91, 3,382.49 and 1,432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.91, 3,382.49 and 1,432.04 is: 2,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.91 : 3,382.49 = 1,432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.91/3,382.49 = 1,432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.91x = 3,382.49 × 1,432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.91x = 4,843,847.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,847.65/2,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.14

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