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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.97, 3,108.35 and 2,211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.97, 3,108.35 and 2,211.23 is: 3,048.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.97 : 3,108.35 = 2,211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.97/3,108.35 = 2,211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.97x = 3,108.35 × 2,211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.97x = 6,873,261.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,873,261.23/2,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.06

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