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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.96, 3,110.92 and 1,591.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.96, 3,110.92 and 1,591.57 is: 2,195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.96 : 3,110.92 = 1,591.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.96/3,110.92 = 1,591.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.96x = 3,110.92 × 1,591.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.96x = 4,951,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,246.94/2,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.71

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