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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.44, 3,137.52 and 2,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.44, 3,137.52 and 2,054.28 is: 2,832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.44 : 3,137.52 = 2,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.44/3,137.52 = 2,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.44x = 3,137.52 × 2,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.44x = 6,445,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,344.59/2,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.57

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