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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.07, 4,550.31 and 2,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.07, 4,550.31 and 2,154 is: 3,230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.07 : 4,550.31 = 2,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.07/4,550.31 = 2,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.07x = 4,550.31 × 2,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.07x = 9,801,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,801,367.74/3,034.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.44

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