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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.96, 3,983.25 and 1,357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.96, 3,983.25 and 1,357.34 is: 2,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.96 : 3,983.25 = 1,357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.96/3,983.25 = 1,357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.96x = 3,983.25 × 1,357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.96x = 5,406,624.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,406,624.56/2,654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.42

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