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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.92, 3,383.19 and 1,388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.92, 3,383.19 and 1,388.22 is: 2,082.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.92 : 3,383.19 = 1,388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.92/3,383.19 = 1,388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.92x = 3,383.19 × 1,388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.92x = 4,696,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,612.02/2,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.83

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