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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.52, 4,075.74 and 2,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.52, 4,075.74 and 2,254.68 is: 3,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.52 : 4,075.74 = 2,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.52/4,075.74 = 2,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.52x = 4,075.74 × 2,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.52x = 9,189,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189,489.46/2,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.32

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