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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.71, 3,458.53 and 1,254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.71, 3,458.53 and 1,254.93 is: 1,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.71 : 3,458.53 = 1,254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.71/3,458.53 = 1,254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.71x = 3,458.53 × 1,254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.71x = 4,340,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,222.87/2,310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.30

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