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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.24, 3,797.64 and 2,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.24, 3,797.64 and 2,054.40 is: 2,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.24 : 3,797.64 = 2,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.24/3,797.64 = 2,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.24x = 3,797.64 × 2,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.24x = 7,801,871.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801,871.62/2,754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.68

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