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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.92, 3,101.13 and 2,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.92, 3,101.13 and 2,063.76 is: 2,838.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.92 : 3,101.13 = 2,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.92/3,101.13 = 2,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.92x = 3,101.13 × 2,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.92x = 6,399,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,399,988.05/2,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.23

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