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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.72, 3,245.38 and 2,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.72, 3,245.38 and 2,051.04 is: 3,089.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.72 : 3,245.38 = 2,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.72/3,245.38 = 2,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.72x = 3,245.38 × 2,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.72x = 6,656,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,656,404.20/2,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.22

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