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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.96, 3,383.72 and 1,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.96, 3,383.72 and 1,101.68 is: 1,653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.96 : 3,383.72 = 1,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.96/3,383.72 = 1,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.96x = 3,383.72 × 1,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.96x = 3,727,776.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,776.65/2,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.15

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