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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.39, 3,082.34 and 1,474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.39, 3,082.34 and 1,474.02 is: 2,211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.39 : 3,082.34 = 1,474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.39/3,082.34 = 1,474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.39x = 3,082.34 × 1,474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.39x = 4,543,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,423.44/2,054.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.57

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