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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.36, 3,107.49 and 2,073.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.36, 3,107.49 and 2,073.33 is: 2,857.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.36 : 3,107.49 = 2,073.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.36/3,107.49 = 2,073.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.36x = 3,107.49 × 2,073.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.36x = 6,442,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442,852.24/2,254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,857.95

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