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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.96, 3,112.37 and 1,467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.96, 3,112.37 and 1,467.64 is: 2,025.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.96 : 3,112.37 = 1,467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.96/3,112.37 = 1,467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.96x = 3,112.37 × 1,467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.96x = 4,567,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,838.71/2,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.69

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