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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.02, 4,114.53 and 2,254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.02, 4,114.53 and 2,254.59 is: 3,381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.02 : 4,114.53 = 2,254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.02/4,114.53 = 2,254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.02x = 4,114.53 × 2,254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.02x = 9,276,578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,276,578.19/2,743.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.89

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