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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.66, 3,438.02 and 1,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.66, 3,438.02 and 1,254.10 is: 1,878.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.66 : 3,438.02 = 1,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.66/3,438.02 = 1,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.66x = 3,438.02 × 1,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.66x = 4,311,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,620.88/2,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.16

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