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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.53, 2,974.96 and 1,733.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.53, 2,974.96 and 1,733.54 is: 2,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.53 : 2,974.96 = 1,733.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.53/2,974.96 = 1,733.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.53x = 2,974.96 × 1,733.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.53x = 5,157,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,199.45/2,154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.65

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