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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.56, 4,551.06 and 2,154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.56, 4,551.06 and 2,154.50 is: 3,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.56 : 4,551.06 = 2,154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.56/4,551.06 = 2,154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.56x = 4,551.06 × 2,154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.56x = 9,805,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,805,258.77/3,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.20

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