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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.56, 4,134.32 and 1,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.56, 4,134.32 and 1,294.56 is: 1,943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.56 : 4,134.32 = 1,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.56/4,134.32 = 1,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.56x = 4,134.32 × 1,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.56x = 5,352,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352,125.30/2,754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.01

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