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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.40, 3,051.48 and 1,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.40, 3,051.48 and 1,254.54 is: 1,881.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.40 : 3,051.48 = 1,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.40/3,051.48 = 1,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.40x = 3,051.48 × 1,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.40x = 3,828,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,203.72/2,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.74

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