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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.68, 5,682.52 and 2,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.68, 5,682.52 and 2,254.80 is: 3,111.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.68 : 5,682.52 = 2,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.68/5,682.52 = 2,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.68x = 5,682.52 × 2,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.68x = 12,812,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,812,946.10/4,117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.69

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