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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.92, 3,382.52 and 1,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.92, 3,382.52 and 1,279.14 is: 1,918.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.92 : 3,382.52 = 1,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.92/3,382.52 = 1,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.92x = 3,382.52 × 1,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.92x = 4,326,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,710.24/2,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.79

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