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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.74, 3,073.02 and 954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.74, 3,073.02 and 954.46 is: 1,429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.74 : 3,073.02 = 954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.74/3,073.02 = 954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.74x = 3,073.02 × 954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.74x = 2,933,074.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,074.67/2,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.55

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