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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.91, 3,113.76 and 1,417.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.91, 3,113.76 and 1,417.07 is: 1,956.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.91 : 3,113.76 = 1,417.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.91/3,113.76 = 1,417.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.91x = 3,113.76 × 1,417.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.91x = 4,412,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,393.23/2,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.79

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