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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.28, 4,489.44 and 2,261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.28, 4,489.44 and 2,261.94 is: 3,120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.28 : 4,489.44 = 2,261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.28/4,489.44 = 2,261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.28x = 4,489.44 × 2,261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.28x = 10,154,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154,843.91/3,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.46

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