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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.03, 4,299.69 and 2,054.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.03, 4,299.69 and 2,054.31 is: 3,073.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.03 : 4,299.69 = 2,054.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.03/4,299.69 = 2,054.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.03x = 4,299.69 × 2,054.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.03x = 8,832,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,896.16/2,874.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.35

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