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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.93, 3,113.93 and 2,132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.93, 3,113.93 and 2,132.21 is: 2,944.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.93 : 3,113.93 = 2,132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.93/3,113.93 = 2,132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.93x = 3,113.93 × 2,132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.93x = 6,639,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,639,542.02/2,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.46

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