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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.99, 3,110.75 and 1,508.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.99, 3,110.75 and 1,508.98 is: 2,081.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.99 : 3,110.75 = 1,508.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.99/3,110.75 = 1,508.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.99x = 3,110.75 × 1,508.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.99x = 4,694,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,044.21/2,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.63

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