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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.92, 3,365.27 and 2,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.92, 3,365.27 and 2,196.60 is: 3,278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.92 : 3,365.27 = 2,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.92/3,365.27 = 2,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.92x = 3,365.27 × 2,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.92x = 7,392,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,392,152.08/2,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.23

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