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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.36, 3,861.54 and 2,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.36, 3,861.54 and 2,029.44 is: 3,044.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.36 : 3,861.54 = 2,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.36/3,861.54 = 2,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.36x = 3,861.54 × 2,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.36x = 7,836,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,836,763.74/2,574.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.16

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