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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.98, 4,012.35 and 2,254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.98, 4,012.35 and 2,254.90 is: 3,377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.98 : 4,012.35 = 2,254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.98/4,012.35 = 2,254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.98x = 4,012.35 × 2,254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.98x = 9,047,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,047,448.02/2,678.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.20

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