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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.74, 3,440.52 and 1,254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.74, 3,440.52 and 1,254.18 is: 1,879.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.74 : 3,440.52 = 1,254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.74/3,440.52 = 1,254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.74x = 3,440.52 × 1,254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.74x = 4,315,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,036.08/2,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.58

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