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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.44, 3,232.58 and 1,374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.44, 3,232.58 and 1,374.23 is: 2,061.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.44 : 3,232.58 = 1,374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.44/3,232.58 = 1,374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.44x = 3,232.58 × 1,374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.44x = 4,442,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,285.38/2,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.93

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