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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.92, 3,106.40 and 1,853.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.92, 3,106.40 and 1,853.97 is: 2,554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.92 : 3,106.40 = 1,853.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.92/3,106.40 = 1,853.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.92x = 3,106.40 × 1,853.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.92x = 5,759,163.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759,163.14/2,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.04

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