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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.71, 3,442.18 and 1,254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.71, 3,442.18 and 1,254.27 is: 1,880.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.71 : 3,442.18 = 1,254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.71/3,442.18 = 1,254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.71x = 3,442.18 × 1,254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.71x = 4,317,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,423.11/2,295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.65

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