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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.70, 4,202.55 and 2,254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.70, 4,202.55 and 2,254.95 is: 3,382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.70 : 4,202.55 = 2,254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.70/4,202.55 = 2,254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.70x = 4,202.55 × 2,254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.70x = 9,476,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,476,540.12/2,801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.43

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