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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.54, 3,249.23 and 1,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.54, 3,249.23 and 1,292.27 is: 1,783.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.54 : 3,249.23 = 1,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.54/3,249.23 = 1,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.54x = 3,249.23 × 1,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.54x = 4,198,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,859.74/2,354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.31

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