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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.73, 3,248.25 and 2,054.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.73, 3,248.25 and 2,054.79 is: 3,084.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.73 : 3,248.25 = 2,054.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.73/3,248.25 = 2,054.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.73x = 3,248.25 × 2,054.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.73x = 6,674,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,471.62/2,163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.71

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