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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.54, 3,394.05 and 1,677.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.54, 3,394.05 and 1,677.34 is: 2,518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.54 : 3,394.05 = 1,677.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.54/3,394.05 = 1,677.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.54x = 3,394.05 × 1,677.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.54x = 5,692,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,975.83/2,260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.41

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