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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.15, 2,974.58 and 2,084.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.15, 2,974.58 and 2,084.49 is: 2,878.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.15 : 2,974.58 = 2,084.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.15/2,974.58 = 2,084.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.15x = 2,974.58 × 2,084.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.15x = 6,200,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,200,471.84/2,154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.38

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