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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.04, 5,681.52 and 2,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.04, 5,681.52 and 2,254 is: 3,110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.04 : 5,681.52 = 2,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.04/5,681.52 = 2,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.04x = 5,681.52 × 2,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.04x = 12,806,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,806,146.08/4,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.52

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