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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.47, 3,237.11 and 1,374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.47, 3,237.11 and 1,374.83 is: 2,065.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.47 : 3,237.11 = 1,374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.47/3,237.11 = 1,374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.47x = 3,237.11 × 1,374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.47x = 4,450,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,452.88/2,154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.69

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